November 10 in Music History
On November 10, 2014, Mark Ronson released the global hit “Uptown Funk!” featuring Bruno Mars as the lead single from his 2015 album Uptown Special. The funk-pop anthem dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for 14 weeks and earned two GRAMMY Awards, becoming Ronson’s biggest career success.
This date also celebrates the birthday of Miranda Lambert, born in 1983 in Longview, Texas. Lambert has become one of country music’s most acclaimed voices, with multiple Top 40 hits including “The House That Built Me,” “Mama’s Broken Heart,” and “Bluebird.”
Major Album Releases on November 10
In 2017, Taylor Swift dropped her sixth studio album, reputation. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling over a million copies in its first week. Four tracks — including “Look What You Made Me Do” and “Delicate” — became Top 40 hits, cementing reputation as one of Swift’s boldest eras.
Fast forward to 2023, when The Kid LAROI released his debut album The First Time. The project peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 and featured the Top 40 single “Love Again.”
Iconic Cultural Moments
November 10 also holds special significance in pop culture history. In 1967, The Beatles filmed promotional clips for “Hello, Goodbye” at London’s Saville Theatre. The single went on to top the charts in the U.S., U.K., and Canada, adding to the band’s legendary run.
In 2010, country power couple Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert made history at the CMA Awards, both winning vocalist awards in the same year — a first for any married duo.
Remembering Challenges and Losses
The date also brings moments of reflection. In 2006, R&B singer Gerald Levert passed away at age 40 due to a medication complication. Known for hits like “Baby Hold On to Me,” Levert’s soulful legacy lives on.
In 2018, Joe Perry of Aerosmith collapsed backstage after performing with Billy Joel, but thankfully made a full recovery and returned to touring soon after.