2021

Became the youngest solo artist to attain eight US number-one albums at age 27, breaking Elvis Presley's 56-year-old record and the first male act to have his first six studio albums debut at number one.

Collaboration 'Stay' with The Kid Laroi reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his 100th career entry on the chart and him the then-youngest solo artist to achieve this milestone.

Franklin was inducted as an inaugural member of the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame, cementing his legacy in American music history.

Released "Believe for It," her first live worship album, which won three Grammy Awards in April 2022 including Best Gospel Album.

Released tenth studio album after multiple delays and listening parties at Mercedes-Benz Stadium; later released deluxe edition with five new songs.

After public testimony against her family and management, the controversial 13-year conservatorship was terminated, restoring her personal and financial autonomy.

Second studio album topped charts in multiple countries with successful singles. Released in various formats including eco-friendly limited-edition vinyl made from recycled scraps.

Released fourth studio album 30, which became best-selling album of 2021 worldwide. Announced Weekends with Adele Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace's Colosseum.

Won the Country Music Association's highest honor, Entertainer of the Year, in 2021.

Mendes postponed his Wonder World Tour to focus on his mental health, publicly discussing his anxiety struggles and demonstrating commitment to well-being over commercial pressures.

Achieved two Guinness World Records: in 2020 for most tickets sold for a livestreamed concert by a solo female artist, and in 2021 for most monthly listeners on Spotify for a female artist.

Wallen's second album became a massive commercial success as the first country album to spend its first seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and ultimately spent ten weeks atop the chart.

Despite initial ineligibility due to a controversy in February 2021, Dangerous: The Double Album was later awarded Album of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Stefani married country music artist Blake Shelton on July 3, 2021, at a chapel on Shelton's Oklahoma ranch.

Departed RCA Records and signed with Columbia Records, sister label of RCA under Sony Music umbrella

With 'Bad Habits' achieving 52 weeks at number one across his catalogue in UK, became first British solo artist to reach this milestone, with only Elvis Presley (80 weeks) and The Beatles (69 weeks) achieving more.

Released = ("Equals") in October 2021, topping charts in most major markets. Album cover painted by Sheeran during COVID-19 lockdown, reflecting personal life changes including marriage and fatherhood.

Began hosting a concert residency named Play at Resorts World Las Vegas on December 29, 2021, described as the 'kookiest, most camp show' she created with a contract worth $168 million that grossed $46.4 million before concluding in November 2023.

Won three Grammy nominations at 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, winning Best Pop Solo Performance. Made cameo appearance as Eros/Starfox in Marvel's Eternals. Launched gender-neutral skin and nail care brand Pleasing.

Ross released her twenty-fifth studio album 'Thank You,' her first original material since 1999, debuting at number seven on UK charts.