2009 ARIA Award Winners

Words by Scenewave Oz - Published on November 26, 2009

Album of the Year:
Empire of the Sun – Walking on a Dream

Single of the Year:
Empire of the Sun – Walking on a Dream

Breakthrough Artist Album:
Ladyhawke – Ladyhawke

Breakthrough Artist Single:
Ladyhawke – My Delirium

Best Group:
Empire of the Sun – Walking on a Dream

Best Female Artist:
Sarah Blasko – As Day Follows Night

Best Male Artist:
Daniel Merriweather – Love & War

Best Pop Release:
Empire of the Sun – Walking on a Dream

Best Dance Release:
The Presets – Talk Like That

Best Rock Album:
AC/DC – Black Ice

Best Urban Release:
Hilltop Hoods – State of the Art

Best Blues & Roots Album:
C.W. Stoneking – Jungle Blues

Best Country Album:
Troy Cassar-Daley – I Love This Place

Best Independent Release:
Bertie Blackman – Secrets and Lies

Best Adult Contemporary Album:
Josh Pyke – Chimneys Afire