This Day in Top 40 History: January 15

🎶 Iconic Music Moments January 15 has delivered some unforgettable moments in Top 40 music history. From chart-topping hits to legendary performances and impactful album releases, this date has left a lasting mark on pop culture. See some standout events…

This Day in Top 40 History: January 14

Epic Records

🎧 Did You Know? Did you know Phil Collins came up with the name for his hit single “Sussudio” while jamming out a melody? He struggled to find a real word that fit the rhythm, so that one stuck. Released…

This Day in Top 40 History: January 13

On January 13, 2017, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee released “Despacito,” a song that would become a global phenomenon. The track dominated Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart for 35 weeks. When Justin Bieber joined for the remix, it exploded in…

This Day in Top 40 History: January 12

1957 — Elvis Presley Records a HitOn 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…

This Day in Top 40 History: January 8

January 8 has left a lasting imprint on music history, marking career-defining releases, legendary birthdays, unforgettable performances, and major industry moments. Olivia Rodrigo’s Breakthrough (2021) On January 8, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her debut single “drivers license,” the lead single…

This Day in Top 40 History : January 7

🎶 On This Day: January 7, 2012 On January 7, 2012, Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed their first child, Blue Ivy Carter, in New York City. The birth came nearly four years after the couple’s private Manhattan wedding. That same year,…

Katy Perry Wins $2 Million in Legal Battle

Katy Perry Awarded $1.94 Million in Long-Running Mansion Dispute Katy Perry has been awarded $1.94 million (£1.44 million) following a court ruling that brings an end to her more than five-year legal battle with Texas businessman Carl Wescott. The dispute…

This Day in Top 40 History: January 5

🎶 January 5 in Music History January 5 has marked several notable moments in modern music history, from major chart debuts to memorable industry milestones. 🎤 Chart-Topping Releases On January 5, 2018, Liam Payne, formerly of One Direction, teamed up…

This Day in Top 40 History: December 22

🎶 Born on December 22 Meghan Trainor (1993) Meghan Trainor was born on December 22, 1993, in Nantucket, Massachusetts, to parents Gary and Kelli Trainor. She showed musical talent early, beginning to sing at her local church at just six…

This Day In Top 40 History: December 11

Taylor Swift Drops evermore (2020) On December 11, 2020, Taylor Swift shocked the music world with the surprise release of her ninth studio album, evermore. Arriving just five months after folklore, the album continued her pivot into indie-folk storytelling.evermore quickly…

This Day In Top 40 History: December 8

December 8 has shaped music culture in unforgettable ways, delivering everything from chart-topping releases to heartbreaking loss. Ozzy Osbourne’s “Changes” & a Life-Threatening Accident (2003) On December 8, 2003, Ozzy Osbourne released “Changes,” a duet with his daughter Kelly Osbourne.…

This Day In Top 40 History: December 4

Jay-Z Celebrates a Birthday on December 4 Did you know Jay-Z was born on December 4?The Brooklyn-born global icon built a legendary career with hits like: Empire State of Mind Crazy in Love Run This Town He has collaborated with…

This Day In Top 40 History: December 3

Born on December 3: Ferlin Husky, Ozzy Osbourne & Montell Jordan On December 3, 1925, country music legend Ferlin Husky was born in Cantwell, Missouri. Known for timeless hits like “Wings of a Dove” and “Gone,” Husky became one of…

This Day In Top 40 History: December 2

Music History: December 2 — Britney Spears, Charlie Puth & Top 40 Milestones On December 2, 1981, Britney Spears—later crowned the “Princess of Pop”—was born. Her career skyrocketed with …Baby One More Time, ultimately earning six No. 1 albums on…

Peabody New Years

Ring in the New Year at The Peabody Memphis Celebrate in style this New Year’s Eve at the legendary Peabody Memphis, known far and wide as the “South’s Grand Hotel.” Gather your friends, raise a glass of champagne, and enjoy…