- 1967: The Box Tops started a four week run at number 1 on the US singles chart with “The Letter,” a number 5 hit in the UK. The record went on to sell over 4 million copies and receive two grammy nominations. It was also a top 10 hit for Joe Crocker in 1970.
- 2001: Kylie Minogue started a five week run at number 1 on the UK singles chart with “Can’t Get You Out of my Head.” The Australian singer’s 6th number 1 was written and produced by Cathy Dennis and former Mud guitarist Rob Davis, for which the pair won an Ivor Novello Award for the Most Preformed Song of the Year. The song also charted number 1 in 40 other countries.
- 2006: Neil Young was named Artist of the Year at the 5th annual American Honors and Awards event in Nashville, Tennessee. The 60-year-old singer/songwriter released the protest album “Living With War” earlier this year.
- 2016: According to the Music Business Association, playlists were not a more popular way to listen to music than albums. The report said playlists accounted for 31% of listening time across all demographics, while albums lagged behind at 22%. Single tracks remained the dominant format, accounting for 46% of music played.
