Britney Spears, Lil Wayne, Kanye West Among Musicians We're Most Thankful For

T.I., Metallica, R.E.M. also stood out in a year that was all about change. By Conor Bezane Britney Spears Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images Once again Turkey Day is upon us, and it's time to take a moment to reflect on what we're thankful for. Of course, we at MTV are in the business of music, so it's only natural for us to examine all the musicians who made this year a memorable one. Since change was the mantra in this election year, we thought we'd highlight the artists who bent the rules and weren't afraid to be different. Kanye West Why We're Thankful : If there's anyone who stuck their neck out and did something different this year, it was Kanye West . His fourth album, 808s & Heartbreak , is brand-new, but we've already taken a liking to it because it's quite a bold statement. Instead of rapping, Kanye takes a complete left turn and tries his hand at singing — shocking for a hip-hop artist, but a point well taken. Metallica Why ... (link)