This Day in Top 40 History: April 14
April 14 is a notable day in the history of Top 40 music. We saw several great performances from stars like Adele, Bad Bunny, and Beyoncé on this day. Fans…
INDIO, CA – APRIL 14: Beyonce Knowles performs onstage during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella )
April 14 is a notable day in the history of Top 40 music. We saw several great performances from stars like Adele, Bad Bunny, and Beyoncé on this day. Fans were excited to see top-notch performers over various years at the Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival, and Beyonce made history as the first Black performer to headline this popular Southern California festival.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Significant hits and milestone Top 40 recordings and performances on April 14 include:
- 2011: Super pop diva Adele performed at the O2 Academy in Leeds, England, for her Adele Live tour with hit songs like "Rumour Has It" and "Set Fire to the Rain." Today, Adele is one of the wealthiest female performers in the UK, and had a successful two-year Las Vegas residency, Weekends With Adele.
- 2018: Beyonce was the first Black woman to headline the popular Coachella music festival. In her historic performance, Beyonce performed a two-hour set which combined performers from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), surprise reunions, and her greatest hits.
- 2023: Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival saw headliners Bad Bunny, Gorillaz, and Burna Boy at this highly anticipated event in Indio, California. Additional performers at the 2023 festival included BENEE, Juliete Mendoza, and Metro Boomin.
- 2023: Super pop star Taylor Swift performed at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, as a stop on her sensational and record-breaking Eras tour. This was only the second night of her 149-date tour that thrilled fans across 21 countries.
Notable Recordings and Performances
Fans were thrilled by the following April 14 recordings and performances:
- 2022: Pop singer Lizzo released her song "About Damn Time" through Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic Records. This is her theme song for her new album Special. Not only is Lizzo an award-winning singer/performer, but she's also a trained flautist.
- 2022: Olivia Rodrigo performed at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for her SOUR tour. Rodrigo's hit songs include "traitor," "vampire," and "jealousy, jealousy."
- 2023: Pop sensation Sam Smith performed at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, for his Gloria tour. Smith is known for his smash hits "Stay With Me" and "Lay Me Down."
- 2024: The Kid LAROI played at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, for his The First Time Tour. This Australian singer is known for hits like "Stay" and "Nights Like This."
April 14 had notable performances from top artists like Adele, Beyonce, and Taylor Swift. Fans always look forward to the Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival in Indio, California, and over the years, we have seen outstanding headliners, like Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, and The Weeknd. Top 40 music artists are constantly showing their creativity, thrilling fans around the world.
