Music 2008-2012 By jessicagunder Period: Jan 1, 2008 to Dec 31, 2012 2008-2012 May 21, 2008 David Cook wins Season 7 of 'American Idol Aug 19, 2008 Lady Gaga releases her debut album Nov 11, 2008 Taylor Swift releases her second album, 'Fearless' Jun 25, 2009 Michael Jackson dies Mar 26, 2010 Usher releases his sixth album Sep 17, 2010 Selena Gomez releases her second album Sep 11, 2011 One Direction release their debut single, 'What Makes You Beautiful' Nov 18, 2011 One Direction release their debut Album, Up All Night Jun 15, 2012 Justin Bieber releases his album, 'Believe' Nov 9, 2012 One Direction release their second album, 'Take Me Home'