1957 — Elvis Presley Records a Hit
On January 12, 1957, Elvis Presley recorded a track at Hollywood’s Radio Recorders that would top the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and become his first No. 1 U.K. single. Sadly, on the same date in 2023, his only child, Lisa Marie Presley — briefly married to Michael Jackson and best known for her own hit that reached No. 16 in the U.K. — passed away at 54.
1999 — Britney Spears’ Debut Album
In 1999, Britney Spears released her debut album …Baby One More Time which shot to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and spawned several Top 40 hits, including the title track and “(You Drive Me) Crazy,” which hit No. 10.
2024 — 21 Savage Drops american dream
On January 12, 2024, 21 Savage released his album american dream, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It featured multiple hits that made it into the Top 10.
2024 — D-Block Europe Reaches U.K. No. 1
Also in 2024, U.K. rap duo D-Block Europe released their third album Rolling Stone, which became their first No. 1 in the U.K. The single “<title>” reached No. 19 on the U.K. Singles Chart.
Ariana Grande’s No. 1 Hit
Ariana Grande also dropped “<lead single>,” the lead from her No. 1 album eternal sunshine, peaking at No. 1 on the Hot 100 and No. 2 in the U.K.
2023 – Miley Cyrus released ‘Flowers’ as the lead single from her 8th album, Endless Summer Vacation setting records and becoming her biggest hit. It was the most streamed song in a week on Spotify during its 1st and
2nd weeks, and broke the record as the fastest song in Spotify history to surpass 1 billion streams, doing so in 112 days.
2019 Missy Elliott is the first female rapper to be inducted into the
Songwriter’s Hall of Fame.
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Cultural Music News on January 12
– 1992: Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger welcomed daughter Georgia May.
– 1993: Zayn Malik was born in Bradford, England — future One Direction star.
– 1998: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame held its 13th induction ceremony in New York.
– 2013: An entrepreneur purchased Freddie Mercury’s iconic home.