Music in the 2000s.

                                                       
The 2000s were for the most part nondescript. The pop music fragmented into smaller trends. The 2000s saw the creation exception of a few indie-related genres and electronic subgenres. Convergence of different styles was one of the more defining features of the decade, seen with the creation of trap and chillwave in the United States.
Nevertheless, distinguishable elements can be attributed to the decade from a musical point of view, such as the common and mainstream usage of some software Auto-Tune and the rise of media player programmes such as iTunes and YouTube.
The popularity of teen pop carried over from the late 1990s with groups like Backstreet Boys and singers like Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera dominating the charts in the earlier years of the decade.
Despite a slight slip of popularity in the early part of the decade, adult contemporary and country music found success throughout the 2000s.
Besides, despite the hip hop dominance, rock music stood popular, notably alternative rock, and especially genres such as post-grunge, pop punk and emo.
Electronic music was also popular at this decade. Also genres such as chillout, house and trance. Finally reggaeton became a definitive latin genre, as well as salsa and merengue.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop dominated the scene in the early 2000s with artists such as Kanye West, Snoop Dog and Lil Wayne. Eminem, who is the best known Hip Hop artist, enjoyed great success. He attempted to be controversial and subversive. He also became the ebst selling rapper of all time. Genres such as crunk and snap music grew in popularity. The most popular crunker was Lil Jon. 

Rock

When it comes to Rock, the most popular subgenre was Pop Rock. Singers such as Snow Patrol, Fall Out Boy, Simple Plan, Green Day and the winner of American Idol Kelly Clarkson became really popular. 

Pop

At this decade, Teen pop was extremely popular thanks to the success of teenagers such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Also, Boy bands had their popularity. One of this band is the Backstreet Boys. Not everything was gold for Boy bands, and finally they ended up by dissapearing. This lead the way to the beggining of an adult contemporary genre with singers such as Jesse McCartney and Justin Timberlake. A lot of girls girls groups were formed in the 2000s, groups such as Pussycat Dolls and Sugababes. The most popular singer, of course, was Michael Jackson, but not only on this decade, but of all times. He released his final album at this decade and, unfortunetly, he died in 2009.

Adult Contemporary

                                               
Along the decade, the popularity of this genre grew up. Artists like Alicia Keys found success on this genre. 

Country

Country sales continued rising. One of the most successful artists was Carrie Underwood. Another popular artist was Shania Twain. Also, there some popular male country singers such as Keith Urban. 

Reggaeton

This genre gained a quick success during the decade as well as Latin music. One of the most famous Latin singers is Shakira, because even if she is not American she is very popular in the continent and around the world.

                                       

Here you got some videos! Hope you enjoy them!

                             

Chasing Cars- Snow Patrol

                                   

Mockingbird- Eminem

                                    

Sometimes- Britney Spears