With 2013 coming to a close, dozens of music stars (R. Kelly, Ed Sheeran, Austin Mahone, Daughtry, Stevie Nicks, Scotty McCreery, Tyga and more) from all genres revealed their favorite albums of the year for Billboard’s cameras — and you can catch all of their choices in the video above.
Billboard Critics’ Picks: 15 Best Albums of 2013
A number of artists, including Lady Antebellum and Fifth Harmony picked Justin Timberlake’s “The 20/20 Experience,” while R. Kelly, Bonnie McKee and more got behind Lady Gaga’s ARTPOP. Legendary songstress Stevie Nicks spoke up for John Mayer’s “Paradise Valley,” while Scottie McCreery loved Duck Dynasty’s holiday album “Duck The Halls” and there was a whole chorus of praise for Drake’s “Nothing Was The Same” from Mary Lambert, Austin Mahone and more. Ed Sheeran, for his part, was into Pusha T. But he also gave the characters of Sesame Street a good kid-friendly choice.
Best of 2013: The Year In Music – Year-End Charts & More!
Other music makers name-checked many more hot albums, and two artists even boldly cited their own albums as their favorite of the year — but you have to watch the video to find out who had that kind of confidence.