September 18 has been a memorable date in music history, with major chart achievements, milestone album releases, memorable performances, and important moments in artists’ careers. From Drake’s remarkable Billboard Hot 100 domination to Madonna, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Britney…
Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The intense electropop track served as the lead single from her sixth studio album, Reputation. Swift has since teased the possibility of rerecording the song,…
September 15 has delivered plenty of memorable moments in music history. From Elvis Presley dominating the Billboard Hot 100 to Lady Gaga bringing the Born This Way Ball to Dublin, the date has been packed with chart milestones, legendary performances, cultural moments,…
September 14 has been an important date in music history, with major moments involving MTV, Madonna, Eric Clapton, Amy Winehouse, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and many other artists. On Sept. 14, 1984, MTV aired the first-ever Video Music Awards. Dan…
September 4 has been a memorable date in music history, with major moments involving Kelly Clarkson, Beyoncé, Simon Cowell, Fleetwood Mac, The Doors, the Bee Gees, Oasis and many more. On Sept. 4, 2002, Kelly Clarkson was crowned the first…
September 3 is an important date in music history, with major album releases, chart breakthroughs, memorable performances and milestones involving some of music’s biggest names. On this day in 2021, emerging star Tate McRae released a remix of her song…
Sept. 2 has seen some memorable moments in pop music history over the years. Hit singles were released, awards were won, legendary performances took place, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame opened its doors. Keep reading for more…
September 1 has been a big day in Top 40 music history throughout the decades. From No. 1 hits and landmark albums to the birth of a K-Pop superstar, the date has produced plenty of memorable moments. Here are some…
August 31 has been a significant date in Top 40 music history, with major milestones involving The Ronettes, John Lennon, Nicki Minaj, Aaliyah, Metallica, Michael Jackson, Prince and many other influential artists. Looking back at August 31 music history shows how…
August 28 music history is packed with memorable performances, breakthrough albums, chart-topping hits, cultural milestones, and surprising moments involving some of the biggest names in popular music. On Aug. 28, 1963, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and many other artists performed at…
Aug. 27 music history offers a fascinating look at the unpredictability of the music industry. Over the years, the date has been associated with major chart achievements, influential album releases, historic meetings, memorable performances, celebrity controversies and heartbreaking losses. From The…
On Aug. 26, 2017, Kendrick Lamar’s fourth album, DMN., returned to No. 1, marking another major achievement for the acclaimed rapper. The album’s success helped cement Lamar’s place among hip-hop’s most influential artists and set the stage for his continued…
August 25 has delivered some of music history’s most memorable highs and lows. The date has been marked by landmark album releases, career-changing performances, cultural milestones and heartbreaking tragedies. From Bruce Springsteen’s breakthrough with Born to Run and Lauryn Hill’s groundbreaking The Miseducation…
From Billie Eilish’s “bad guy” reaching No. 1 to the recording of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Aug. 24 is packed with memorable moments in music history. Aug. 24 has hosted many significant events in Top 40 history. On this day in…
Aug. 21 has been an important date in music history, with major album milestones, memorable concerts, cultural moments and industry developments. From Harry Styles’ historic Madison Square Garden residency to career milestones for Kenny Rogers and Kacey Musgraves, the date…
August 20 has delivered plenty of memorable moments in music history. From chart-topping albums and breakthrough hits to historic concerts and major pop-culture milestones, the date has played host to events involving artists such as Coldplay, Prince, Frank Ocean, Robert…
August 19 has been a memorable date in pop music history, bringing major album releases, chart-topping hits, landmark performances, and important moments involving some of the industry’s biggest stars. From The Beatles and David Bowie to Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood,…
Ringo Starr officially joined The Beatles on August 18, 1962, after being recruited to replace the band’s original drummer, Pete Best. It marked an important moment in Beatles history and brought John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Starr together…
On Aug. 17, 2011, Katy Perry’s “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” reached No. 1 on the charts. The milestone made Perry the second artist in history to send five singles from the same album to No. 1, after Michael Jackson. Photo…
Aug. 12 in Music History: Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Boy Bands and More On Aug. 12, 1968, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham played together during a rehearsal in the West End of London. Just one month…
On Aug. 11, 1956, Elvis Presley released the double-sided single “Don’t Be Cruel/Hound Dog.” Both songs became No. 1 hits and helped cement Presley’s place in music history. Keep reading to discover more memorable events from August 11 in Top…
On Aug. 10, 1963, 13-year-old Stevie Wonder reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Fingertips Pt. 2.” The achievement made Wonder the youngest singer to top the U.S. pop charts at the time, while the live recording became…
Aug. 7 has delivered unforgettable moments in Top 40 history. From classic No. 1 hits and legendary album releases to memorable concerts and record-breaking memorabilia sales, this date has produced plenty of milestones. One of the most notable moments came…
On this day in 1965, The Beatles released Help! in the U.K., the band’s fifth studio album and one of the defining records of the British Invasion. The album featured timeless classics including “Ticket to Ride” and “Yesterday,” the latter…
