A Year in Music

4 seasons available

A diverse set of hosts from all across music give their unique perspective.
2004
S5 E2

It's 2004. Hip Hop is on top along with R&B chart toppers. Janet has a wardrobe malfunction, music tours go green and Facebook enters the scene. Country faces a divide between pop and traditional.

2014
S5 E4

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale explores 2014; the Hall of Fame picks the top rockers of the year and Taylor Swift finds crossover success from country to pop; alternative rap gains momentum.

1962
S5 E5

Lzzy Hale explores 1962; the year saw a British invasion, the twist shaking up dance floors, and "West Side Story" making musical magic; the Beach Boys release "Surfin' Safari"; R&B meets country.

1976
S5 E7

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale goes back to 1976; "Hotel California" tops the charts and the synth was on the rise for musicians; a Swedish band makes music headlines and Peter Frampton gets his breakthrough.

1965
S5 E11

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale looks at the music of 1965; The Beatles put on a mega concert; The Rolling Stones get no satisfaction and The Who is all about a new generation; Motown music brings artists to Detroit.

2020
S5 E12

Host Lzzy Hale takes a look at how the music industry was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and how artists, venues and the world adapted in 2020.

1995
S4 E5

Renowned American singer Lzzy Hale takes a look at the music industry's chart toppers, trendsetters, award winners and headline makers of 1995.

2017
S4 E6

Renowned American singer Lzzy Hale takes a look at the music industry's chart toppers, trendsetters, award winners and headline makers of 2017.

2015
S4 E11

Lzzy Hale talks Taylor Swift in the pop world, The Weeknd and an 1800s politician being a rap star.

1963
S2 E1

Former MTV VJ, Downtown Julie Brown, explores monumental pop culture moments and music from the 1960s.

1968
S2 E2

Chong examines 1968's trending new genres, iconic artists, and pop culture moments that propelled musicians to stardom.

1994
S2 E3

The year 1994, where the King of Pop marries the daughter of the King of Rock and Roll; Woodstock celebrates its 25th year anniversary; Hip-Hop opens a door in music; The death of an icon.

1979
S2 E4

The year 1979, where Rock music hits tragedy; the new age of Disco arrives, Michael Jackson is introduced and Gloria Gaynor releases an unforgettable hit.

1971
S2 E5

The year 1971, where each member of The Beatles starts their solo journey as well as women hitting the stage solo, the iconic voices of Barbra Streisand, Carole King, and Janis Joplin; Motown takes a stand.

1984
S2 E6

The year 1984, where the music video gets its very own celebration on television, pop royalty is crowned, and the first compact disc is manufactured in the U.S.

1980
S2 E7

Two iHeartRadio hosts and best friends, Carla Marie and Anthony, dive into the beginning of a new decade,1980.

1977
S1 E1

Julie Brown returns to the year 1977 to explore monumental pop culture moments; from the sunny sounds of Los Angeles to the dark and disgruntled mood of New York City, Brown explains how pop music exploded into how we perceive it today.

1966
S1 E2

Matt Pinfield discusses key moments throughout the year 1966; Pinfield dives into the year of '66 and explores the changing sounds in pop music, and the last stand of old school style legends such as Frank Sinatra.

1969
S1 E3

Legendary guitarist, Don Felder, explores the year of 1969 from the Grammy Museum; Felder guides viewers through one of the most memorable years throughout music history and dissects the year of Peace and Love.

1972
S1 E4

Actor, writer, and musician, Tommy Chong, heads back to the unforgettable year of 1972; Chong examines the year's trending new genres, iconic artists, and movie soundtracks that propelled musicians to stardom.

1983
S1 E5

Julie Brown revisits the year 1983; Brown touches on moments that defined musical history such as the dawn of the MTV-Age, music videos, heavy metal, and more.

1975
S1 E6

Matt Pinfield discusses the defining moments of the year 1975; Pinfield touches upon powerhouse bands such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and others, along with discussing the upcoming political failures and economic crisis of 1975.

1973
S1 E7

Guitarist and legendary songwriter, Don Felder, heads back to The Grammy Museum, where he explores the year of 1973; Felder discusses some of '73's biggest headlines.

1964
S1 E8

Actor, writer and musician, Tommy Chong dives into the year of '64; the year The Beatles took over, Motown Records became a driving force, and The Rolling Stones made their debut.

1985
S1 E9

SiriusXM and former MTV VJ, Downtown Julie Brown, takes a look at the year 1985; she explores a time when cable TV was reaching critical mass, music videos became the cornerstone of pop culture, and half of the decade's top albums were on the charts.