On November 19, 2021, Adele dropped her fourth studio album, *30*, which reflects on her journey through divorce and motherhood. The lead single, “Easy On Me,” quickly climbed to the top of charts worldwide even before the album’s release.
Here are some other key moments in Top 40 history from November 19:
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones:
– 1982: Led Zeppelin released *Coda*, their final studio album, featuring unreleased tracks recorded before drummer John Bonham’s passing in 1980.
– 1986: Madonna launched “Open Your Heart” as the fourth single from her album *True Blue*, marking her fifth No. 1 hit.
– 1996: Prince unveiled *Emancipation*, a three-part album that was his 19th studio release.
– 2011: Justin Bieber’s Christmas album, *Under the Mistletoe*, topped the Billboard 200, featuring the popular track “Mistletoe.”
– 2012: Rihanna released *Unapologetic*, her seventh album, which included hits like “Stay,” “Diamonds,” and “Right Now.”
– 2018: Ed Sheeran’s single “Barcelona” received Gold certification from the RIAA, part of his album *÷ (Divide)*.
Cultural Milestones:
– 2013: Adam Levine of Maroon 5 was named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive, the first musician to earn this title.
– 2018: Snoop Dogg received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and humorously thanked himself, leading to his album *I Wanna Thank Me*.
– 2020: Harry Styles graced the cover of Vogue in a dress, sparking discussions about gender norms.
Notable Performances:
– 1992: R.E.M. held their only concert of the year at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia, for a Greenpeace benefit.
– 1994: Dave Grohl drummed with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on *Saturday Night Live*.
– 2016: Kanye West performed in Sacramento during his Saint Pablo Tour.
– 2017: Christina Aguilera honored Whitney Houston with a medley at the American Music Awards.
November 19 has seen some unforgettable moments in music history!
