In 2019 we received definitive proof: A sense of humour and heartstring-yanking ballads will take you far. Congratulations to Lewis Capaldi, whose breakthrough hit “Someone You Loved” became Apple Music’s biggest song in Ireland after he charmed the world and its mother. Elsewhere, Queen Ariana continued her extraordinary chart reign, we embraced the rise of Billie Eilish, and it was a year for outstanding hook-ups with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s sizzling “Shallow” and “I Don’t Care” by Ed and Justin both riding high. Relive all of 2019’s biggest musical moments with this exclusive playlist—and if you find something you missed out on this year, go ahead and add it to your library now.