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2024

in Music

Albums

24

Artists

24

Milestones

43

Notable Releases

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This Is Me... Now

Jennifer Lopez

Her ninth studio album inspired by her marriage to Ben Affleck, serving as a sequel to This Is Me... Then and part of a multimedia project including a concert film and documentary.

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More Than This

CeCe Winans

Second live album that debuted at number one on Billboard Top Gospel Album Charts with single "That's My King" reaching number one on Hot Gospel charts.

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Sunny Days

Yolanda Adams

Twelfth studio album featuring the lead single "Church Doors," which was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance/Song.

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Hit Me Hard and Soft

Billie Eilish

Third studio album met with critical acclaim, spawning US top-five singles "Lunch" and "Birds of a Feather," with the latter becoming her first number-one on Billboard Global 200.

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Fathers & Sons

Luke Combs

Fifth studio album released in June 2024 featuring the single 'The Man He Sees in Me'.

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Missionary

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg's twentieth studio album produced entirely by Dr. Dre, released December 13, 2024, became his highest-charting album since 2015, peaking in the top twenty of the Billboard 200.

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Shawn

Shawn Mendes

Mendes's fifth studio album released after a musical sabbatical, exploring the folk genre and receiving positive critical reviews though with lower commercial success than predecessors.

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Radical Optimism

Dua Lipa

Her third studio album that debuted atop the UK Albums Chart. The album was preceded by UK top-ten singles including 'Houdini,' 'Training Season,' and 'Illusion.'

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Eternal Sunshine

Ariana Grande

Her seventh studio album marking her major foray into dance and house music. Featured chart-topping singles 'Yes, And?' and 'We Can't Be Friends,' and received universal critical acclaim.

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Cowboy Carter

Beyoncé

Country-inspired album highlighting Black contributions to country music, debuting at number one and establishing her as first Black woman to win Best Country Album.

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Texas Hold 'Em

Beyoncé

First single from Cowboy Carter, becoming her ninth solo number-one on Billboard Hot 100 and first on Billboard Global 200.

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The Tortured Poets Department

Taylor Swift

Her eleventh studio album that became the first album to accumulate one billion streams on Spotify within one week and was the global best-seller of 2024. It debuted with 2.6 million first-week units and stayed at number one for 17 weeks, becoming her longest-running number-one album.

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Die with a Smile

Bruno Mars

Duet with Lady Gaga that became Mars's first number-one on the Billboard Global 200 and topped charts in multiple countries. The song won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

Significant Milestones

"More Than This" chart success

Debut
CeCe Winans

Released second live album debuting at number one on Billboard Top Gospel Album Charts and Top Christian Album charts with hit single "That's My King."

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Debut
Kanye West

Released collaborative album with Ty Dolla Sign debuting at number one, marking 11th consecutive number-one album.

Second Academy Award at Age 22

Award
Billie Eilish

Won Academy Award for Best Original Song for "What Was I Made For?," becoming the youngest person ever to win two Academy Awards in any category.

Third Album "Hit Me Hard and Soft" Released

Debut
Billie Eilish

Third studio album received critical acclaim and spawned major hits including "Lunch" and "Birds of a Feather," the latter becoming her first number-one on Billboard Global 200.

Adele in Munich & Hiatus Announcement

Achievement
Adele

Announced ten shows at custom-built 80,000-capacity venue in Munich with 3 million people queueing for presale tickets. In July 2024, announced indefinite break from music following residency completion.

Grammy Awards Duet Performance

Grammy Win
Luke Combs

Performed a duet of 'Fast Car' with Tracy Chapman at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on February 4, 2024.

Concert for Carolina

Tour
Luke Combs

Co-organized with Eric Church a benefit concert on October 26, 2024, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte that raised over $24 million for Hurricane Helene relief.

Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony Performance

Award
Snoop Dogg

Appeared at the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in Paris, performing 'Drop It Like It's Hot' and 'The Next Episode' with Dr. Dre. His hosting work at the event won him two Sports Emmy Awards.

Third Album and Time 100 List

Debut
Dua Lipa

Released her third studio album Radical Optimism which debuted atop the UK Albums Chart. She was also included in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world list.

Entertainer of the Year - Country Music Association Awards

Award
Morgan Wallen

Wallen won the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award at the 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards, cementing his status as a major force in country music.

Morgan Wallen's This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen Opening

Debut
Morgan Wallen

Wallen opened his first business venture, a six-story bar and live-music venue in downtown Nashville adjacent to the Ryman Auditorium, featuring southern cuisine and his mother's recipes.

Largest U.S. Concert Attendance Record

Tour
George Strait

Broke the record for most fans at a U.S. concert by a single headlining act on June 15, 2024, with 110,905 people at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, surpassing The Grateful Dead's 1977 record.

Fifth Studio Album

Collaboration
Gwen Stefani

Stefani released her fifth studio album Bouquet, featuring collaborations with Blake Shelton and Anderson Paak.

No Doubt Reunion

Debut
Gwen Stefani

Stefani reunited with No Doubt for an appearance at Coachella on April 13, 2024, their first performance together since 2015.

Grammy Award for Best Country Duo

Grammy Win
Miley Cyrus

Won Best Country Duo/Group Performance at 67th Annual Grammy Awards for "II Most Wanted" featuring Beyoncé

Spotify Ranking

Achievement
Ed Sheeran

Ranked as third most followed artist on Spotify as of July 2024, following massive streaming success with over 200 million records sold worldwide.

Marathon Achievement

Achievement
Harry Styles

Completed Berlin Marathon in 2:59:13 (personal best) under pseudonym "Sted Sarandos," becoming second World Marathon Major completion. Also completed Tokyo Marathon earlier in year.

Wicked Film Release

Award
Ariana Grande

Starred as Glinda in the film adaptation of 'Wicked,' which grossed $756 million worldwide and became the highest-grossing musical adaptation film of all time. Her performance received critical acclaim and multiple award nominations.

Solo Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Award
Ozzy Osbourne

Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as solo artist, recognizing his decades-long solo career success beyond Black Sabbath

Musicians from 2024