The Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards took place on March 26, 2024, featuring standout winners like Tones and I and Peach PRC. The event also included exciting performances from Bad Bunny and K-pop sensation BLACKPINK, making it a memorable day in Top 40 music history.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
March 26 has seen many significant moments in music. In 1976, Paul McCartney and Wings released their fifth album, *Wings at the Speed of Sound*, in the U.K., just a day after its U.S. debut. The album hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 in the U.K., producing two Top Five singles.
In 1980, Van Halen released *Women and Children First*, featuring hits like “,” “,” and “.” The album reached No. 6 in the U.S. and No. 15 in the U.K.
Madonna’s single “” came out in 1986, serving as the theme for the movie *At Close Range*, starring her then-husband Sean Penn.
In 1996, Busta Rhymes dropped *The Coming*, featuring artists like Rampage and Redman. The album peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and included the Top 10 hit “.”
Ariana Grande kicked off her Sweetener world tour in 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, with special guests Normani and Social House.
In 2023, Adele announced she would add 34 new shows to her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace, known for hits like “” and “.”
Cultural Milestones
March 26 is also significant for artists from Australia and New Zealand. Diana Ross was born in 1944 and rose to fame with The Supremes, scoring 12 No. 1 hits. In 1968, country star Kenny Chesney was born, known for over 50 Top 10 hits and multiple awards.
