2007
in MusicAlbums
27
Artists
19
Milestones
31
Notable Releases
As I Am
Alicia KeysThird studio album, sold 7 million units worldwide, yielded third Billboard Hot 100 number-one single 'No One'
No One
Alicia KeysLead single from As I Am, peaked at number one on Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks
The Fight of My Life
Kirk Franklin10th studio album debuting at No. 33 on Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 74,000 copies, reaching No. 1 on Gospel and Christian charts and No. 7 on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Graduation
Kanye WestThird album debuting at number one with lead single "Stronger," influencing house and electro elements in hip-hop.
Stronger
Kanye WestLead single from Graduation sampling Daft Punk, reaching number one and influencing late 2000s music trends.
Blackout
Britney SpearsFifth studio album that won Album of the Year at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards and was listed as the fifth Best Pop Album of the Decade.
Kiss Kiss
Chris BrownA massive commercial success featuring T-Pain that reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming his second number-one single.
Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus
Miley CyrusTwo-disc album combining Hannah Montana soundtrack with Cyrus's debut solo material; sold over 3 million copies worldwide
Carnival Ride
Carrie UnderwoodSecond album that sold over 527,000 copies in first week with four consecutive number-one singles; certified 4× Platinum
Rehab
Amy WinehouseLead single from Back to Black that became her signature song, reaching top 10 in UK and US, named Time magazine's Best Song of 2007.
You Know I'm No Good
Amy WinehouseSecond single from Back to Black, reaching number 18 on the UK singles chart with a remix featuring Ghostface Killah.
Valerie
Amy WinehouseCollaboration with Mark Ronson on a cover song that peaked at number two in the UK and was nominated for a 2008 Brit Award.
Back to Black
Amy WinehouseTitle track from her second album, released in April 2007 and particularly successful across mainland Europe.
Umbrella
RihannaFeaturing Jay-Z, this cultural phenomenon spent seven weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and ten weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming her breakthrough global hit.
Good Girl Gone Bad
RihannaHer best-selling album worldwide with 9 million copies sold, marking her artistic turning point from Caribbean-influenced to contemporary pop with hits like 'Umbrella' and 'Don't Stop the Music'.
Growing Pains
Mary J BligeAlbum winning the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 51st Grammy Awards
Spirit
Leona LewisDebut studio album featuring soulful pop tracks and becoming a commercial success
Bleeding Love
Leona LewisMajor hit single that dominated charts worldwide and showcased her vocal power
Significant Milestones
Film Debut in Smokin' Aces
DebutMade her film debut in the crime film Smokin' Aces, co-starring as assassin Georgia Sykes
As I Am Album Release
DebutThird studio album released in November 2007, debuted at number one selling 742,000 copies in first week
Honorary Knighthood
AwardBono was granted an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and activism.
Morning Radio Show Launch
AchievementLaunched *The Yolanda Adams Morning Show,* which aired in over 26 radio markets within two years.
Death and Legacy
DeathDied from pancreatic cancer on 6 September 2007 at home in Modena. Funeral held at Modena Cathedral with attendance by Prime Minister Romano Prodi and Kofi Annan. Buried in family crypt in Montale Rangone.
Film Debut in Stomp the Yard
DebutBrown made his feature film debut alongside Ne-Yo, Meagan Good, and Columbus Short, beginning to establish himself beyond music and into acting.
First Number-One Albums
DebutBecame the first act within Walt Disney Company to have deals in television, film, consumer products, and music; Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus and Meet Miley Cyrus both reached number one on Billboard 200
Wins Best New Artist Grammy Award
Grammy WinAt the 49th Grammy Awards, Underwood wins Best New Artist, becoming only the second country artist ever to win the award in Grammy history, following LeAnn Rimes in 1997.
Carnival Ride First-Week Success
DebutHer second album Carnival Ride sells over 527,000 copies in its first week, one of the biggest first-week sales by a female artist. She becomes the first female artist to have two consecutive albums each produce three number-one country singles.
Kennedy Center Honors
AwardRoss received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors, recognizing her lifetime contributions to American culture and the performing arts.
