2019 Music Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 10 Feb 61st Grammy Awards Highlights: The 61st Grammy Awards celebrated notable achievements in music, with Childish Gambino winning Best Song and Best Record for 'This Is America,' and Kacey Musgraves winning Best Album for 'Golden Hour.'
- 22 Feb Peter Frampton's Final Tour: Renowned musician Peter Frampton announces he will embark on his final tour due to a degenerative muscular disease, marking the end of a significant musical career.
- 02 Apr Nipsey Hussle murder investigation: On April 2, 2019, the investigation into the murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle continued, with authorities seeking leads and information from the public. Hussle was fatally shot outside his clothing store in Los Angeles on March 31, 2019. His death prompted an outpouring of grief and tributes from fans and the music industry, highlighting his contributions to the community and the hip-hop genre. source: cnn.com
- 27 Apr Taylor Swift's "Me!" Music Video Breaks Vevo Record: The official music video for Taylor Swift's song "Me!" premiered, breaking Vevo's record for the largest debut with 56.9 million views in 24 hours.
- 17 May Tyler, the Creator Releases 'Igor': Tyler, the Creator released his fifth studio album 'Igor', which became his first number-one album in the United States, marking a significant milestone in his musical career.
- 03 Jun Apple Discontinues iTunes, Launches Specialized Apps: Apple announced the shutdown of iTunes, replacing the all-in-one media platform with three specialized apps: Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts, marking a significant shift in the company's media strategy.
- 09 Jun Ali Stroker Makes Tony Awards History: Ali Stroker became the first actress in a wheelchair to win a Tony Award for her role in the musical 'Oklahoma!', marking a significant milestone for disability representation in performing arts.
- 24 Jun Deaths of Notable Entertainment Figures: The entertainment world mourned the loss of two prominent personalities: actor Billy Drago, who died from a stroke in Los Angeles, and musician Jeff Austin, founder of the Yonder Mountain String Band, who passed away from an unspecified medical emergency in Seattle.
- 29 Jul Lil Nas X Breaks Billboard Hot 100 Record: Lil Nas X's hit song 'Old Town Road' made music history by spending its seventeenth consecutive week at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, breaking previous records set by Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, and Luis Fonsi.
- 04 Oct Death of Mercedes Sosa, Argentine folk music legend: Argentine folk music icon Mercedes Sosa passed away at the age of 74. She was renowned for her powerful voice and contributions to Latin American music. source: nytimes.com
- 19 Oct David Byrne's 'American Utopia' Opens on Broadway: David Byrne's innovative musical revue 'American Utopia' premiered at the Hudson Theatre in New York City, running for 106 performances. The show, known for its unique theatrical and musical presentation, represented a significant cultural event in contemporary performance art.
- 01 Nov US reviews TikTok's acquisition of Musical.ly: The U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment initiated a review of TikTok's acquisition of Musical.ly, focusing on potential national security risks related to user data privacy. source: reuters.com
- 28 Dec Death of Hungarian Composer Erzsébet Szőnyi: Erzsébet Szőnyi, a renowned Hungarian composer, passed away at the age of 95, leaving behind a significant legacy in classical music composition.
- 31 Dec Christian Kellens, Jazz Trombonist, Dies: Christian Kellens, a Belgian jazz trombonist who contributed to the jazz music scene, passed away at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy in musical performance.
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