On February 26, music history has seen some exciting moments. Lady Gaga reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, bands played their final shows, and copyright lawsuits made headlines. This day has also seen pop stars shine at the Grammys and deliver memorable performances.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Several important albums and songs are tied to February 26:
– 2002: Norah Jones released her debut album, *Come Away With Me*, which became a huge hit with songs like “Don’t Know Why.”
– 2008: Erykah Badu dropped her fourth album, *New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)*, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and selling over 120,000 copies in its first week.
– 2010: John Mayer performed at Madison Square Garden while promoting his album, *Battle Studies*.
– 2011: Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the 1,000th song to achieve this milestone.
– 2016: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis released *This Unruly Mess I’ve Made*, featuring artists like Ed Sheeran and Chance the Rapper. The album peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200.
Cultural Milestones
February 26 is also significant for these influential artists:
– 1928: Fats Domino was born. His hit “Blueberry Hill” topped the charts in 1956, and he later received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
– 1932: Johnny Cash was born in Arkansas. He became a country music legend with hits like *Johnny Cash at San Quentin*.
– 1953: Michael Bolton was born. He has seven Top 10 hits, including “Time, Love and Tenderness.”
– 1982: Nate Ruess was born. He started with the band Format and later formed Fun, known for the hit “We Are Young.”
