Albums |
| 1 | Leonard Cohen, Live in London Columbia | Points: 10 |
| 2 | Willie Nelson, American Classic Blue Note | Points: 10 |
| 3 | Loudon Wainwright III, High Wide and Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project Second Story Sound | Points: 10 |
| 4 | Eminem, Relapse Shady | Points: 10 |
| 5 | Beausoleil Avec Michael Doucet, Alligator Purse Yep Roc | Points: 10 |
| 6 | Magnolia Sisters, Stripped Down Arhoolie | Points: 10 |
| 7 | Amadou & Mariam, Welcome to Mali Nonesuch | Points: 10 |
| 8 | Béla Fleck, Throw Down Your Heart Rounder | Points: 10 |
| 9 | Quartet San Francisco, QSF Plays Brubeck Violinjazz Recordings | Points: 10 |
| 10 | The Dead Weather, Horehound Third Man/Warner | Points: 10 |
Singles |
| 1 | Willie Nelson (ft. Norah Jones), "Baby, It's Cold Outside" Blue Note |
| 2 | Beyoncé, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" RCA |