This Day in Top 40 History: April 21
The Coachella Music Festival dominates the music scene on April 21, with top stars performing on this day over the years. April 21 has a rich history with numerous notable…
INDIO, CA – APRIL 13: Recording Artist SZA performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella)
The Coachella Music Festival dominates the music scene on April 21, with top stars performing on this day over the years. April 21 has a rich history with numerous notable events that have shaped the music industry.
Notable Recordings and Performances
Pop sensations headlined the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 21, including:
- 2018: Big names at Coachella included Beyoncé, SZA, The Weeknd, Eminem, Tyler the Creator, HAIM, and alt-J.
- 2019: Ariana Grande, Khalid, and Zedd headlined the Coachella Music Festival. Other top artists that performed were Bad Bunny, Dillon Frances, and H.E.R.
- 2024: April 21 marked the final day of the 2024 festival, with Doja Cat, J Balvin, and Lil Yachty serving as the headliners. Other notable artists included Khruangbin, Jhene Aiko, and Bebe Rexha.
Cultural Milestones
These are some cultural milestones that took place on April 21:
- 1973: Tony Orlando and Dawn's "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree" reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts, where it stayed for four weeks and dominated the radio waves throughout 1973. The song is based on a story in which a man requests that his wife tie a yellow ribbon around the oak tree if she still wants to see him when he returns home from a Civil War prison.
- 2016: Pop singer Adele was named the U.K.’s richest female musician. In 2016, Adele was 27 years old. She continues to be recognized as one of the most successful singers with songs such as "Hello," Set Fire to the Rain," and "Easy on Me," and she has her own Las Vegas residency, Weekends With Adele.
Industry Changes and Challenges
Changes and challenges are part of being in the music industry, and April 21 had its highlights, including:
- 2004: New to the pop scene, Jennifer Hudson was eliminated from American Idol. Today, Hudson has won various awards and is a highly respected performer.
- 2022: Pop singers Ellie Goulding and Ben Platt performed at the LA Family Housing Awards, which raises awareness and funds to help end homelessness in Los Angeles County. Committee members include actors Kristen Bell, Alyssa Milano, Ziggy Marley, and Jack Black.
April 21 was a notable day in Top 40 music history, marked by the Coachella Music Festival, benefit performances, and chart-topping songs. Musicians are truly versatile and supportive people, giving back to the community and uplifting their fans with electrifying performances.
