On January 8, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her debut single, which was part of her album *Sour*. The song quickly climbed to No. 1 on both the UK Singles Chart and Billboard’s Hot 100, making her the youngest solo artist to achieve this milestone. This success kicked off her impressive music career, which has since included five more Top 10 hits in the US, like “,” and “.”
January 8 has also seen other significant moments in music history. Here are some highlights:
– 1935: Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. He became the first artist to have 100 songs on the Hot 100, including 25 Top 10 hits like “,” “,” and “.”
– 1947: David Bowie was born in London. He is known for No. 1 hits like “,” and “.” Interestingly, he released his final album, *Blackstar*, on this date in 2016, which became his first number-one album in the US.
– 1989: Richard Marx, who has nine Top 10 hits, married Cynthia Rhodes. They divorced in 2014 but remain friends while co-parenting their three sons.
– 2018: Kendrick Lamar performed at the halftime show of the College Football Playoff National Championship in Atlanta, showcasing hits like “,” “,” and “,” before closing with his collaboration with SZA.
January 8 has also seen its share of industry changes:
– 1973: Elvis Presley filed for divorce from Priscilla on his 38th birthday after six years of marriage.
– 1991: Steve Clark of Def Leppard passed away at 30 from an accidental overdose.
– 2014: Reather Dixon Turner of The Bobbettes died at 69. They were known for their hit “,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart.
January 8 has truly made its mark on Top 40 history!
