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A year-by-year look at our musical landscape, including the biggest artists, songs and albums as well as the new acts we'd be hearing for years to come.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 11 - 2015
    4.5/10(7 votes)

    #1 - 2015

    S4:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
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  2. A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 6 - 2017
    5.0/10(8 votes)

    #2 - 2017

    S4:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. A Year in Music Season 5 Episode 12 - 2020
    5.1/10(8 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. A Year in Music Season 5 Episode 4 - 2014
    5.2/10(9 votes)

    #4 - 2014

    S5:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 2 - 2012
    5.6/10(6 votes)

    #5 - 2012

    S4:E2

    “Gangnam Style” takes over, One Direction is the newest boy band phenom, Rihanna becomes “Unapologetic,” and the world says “I Will Always Love You” to Whitney Houston as her death shocks the industry.

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  6. A Year in Music Season 3 Episode 7 - 2011
    5.8/10(12 votes)

    #6 - 2011

    S3:E7

    Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale, explores the year of 2011. We say goodbye to Amy Winehouse and musicians unite after two devastating storms hit the world. Hale guides viewers through more of 2011’s most memorable times in music history, and dissects the end of the Iraq War.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. A Year in Music Season 3 Episode 10 - 1996
    5.9/10(12 votes)

    #7 - 1996

    S3:E10

    Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale discusses the defining moments of the year 1996. Grunge is on life support, international girl power climbs the charts, and the rivalry of East Coast and West Coast Rap is at its peak, all while we witness the murder of a Rap icon.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 4 - 2000
    5.9/10(8 votes)

    #8 - 2000

    S4:E4

    Go back in time to the end of the second millennium as a new era begins with Y2K and trading print for digital. Also, the impact of JLo's infamous green dress and what about STAN.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. A Year in Music Season 5 Episode 1 - 1999
    5.9/10(10 votes)

    #9 - 1999

    S5:E1

    Halestorm's Lzzy Hale takes you back to 1999. A pop battle of the sexes, Latin music gets “Smooth”and Napster makes its debut. Who had the one hit wonders of the year?

    Director:Unknown
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  10. A Year in Music Season 5 Episode 2 - 2004
    6.5/10(9 votes)

    #10 - 2004

    S5:E2

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

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  11. A Year in Music Season 2 Episode 3 - 1994
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    #11 - 1994

    S2:E3

    Carla Marie and Anthony run down the biggest music events of 1994: the King of Pop marries the daughter of the King of Rock and Roll, Woodstock celebrates it's 25th year anniversary, Hip-Hop opens a door in music, and the death of an icon.

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  12. A Year in Music Season 3 Episode 6 - 2005
    6.7/10(13 votes)

    #12 - 2005

    S3:E6

    Halestorm's Lzzy Hale looks back on the year 2005; the year's musical breakups; humanitarianism; Mariah Carey; the birth of YouTube; Hurricane Katrina.

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  13. A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 9 - 2006
    6.7/10(8 votes)

    #13 - 2006

    S4:E9

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  14. A Year in Music Season 3 Episode 4 - 2001
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #14 - 2001

    S3:E4

    The music industry trades print for digital, female artists dominate the charts, and the events of 9/11 unite the nation.

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  15. A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 5 - 1995
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #15 - 1995

    S4:E5

    Goes back to 1995 as "Exhales," Horrorcore, and an Oklahoma Native take on the year, and music makes history as the nation watches the trial of the year.

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  16. A Year in Music Season 5 Episode 8 - 2002
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #16 - 2002

    S5:E8

    Blink-182 took Green Day on a Disaster Tour, American idol crowned its first winner and The Osbournes debuts on MTV. It's a year of comebacks for Britney Spears, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey.

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  17. A Year in Music Season 2 Episode 1 - 1963
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #17 - 1963

    S2:E1

    Beatlemania starts in the UK, while folk music, protest songs and surf music tops the charts in the US. Motown begins cranking out hits in Detroit.

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  18. A Year in Music Season 2 Episode 5 - 1971
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #18 - 1971

    S2:E5

    The former Beatles begin their solo careers; women including Barbara Streisand, Carole King and Janis Joplin top the charts; Motown takes a stand. Led Zepplin IV, Who's Next by the Who, and Sticky Fingers by the Stones are released.

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  19. A Year in Music Season 3 Episode 9 - 2008
    6.9/10(13 votes)

    #19 - 2008

    S3:E9

    We dive back to 2008, a year of new musical debuts and legacies are remembered. “Change” and “Hope” became the nation's chant and the year Queen B gave us "Single Ladies." Meanwhile a financial downturn impacts the world.

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  20. A Year in Music Season 3 Episode 11 - 2003
    6.9/10(13 votes)

    #20 - 2003

    S3:E11

    Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale dives into 2003. We witness the solo debut of Queen B, Amy Winehouse, and the first American Idol. Meanwhile 2003 marks a new era in the industry as music becomes available for streaming in a new online platform and we say goodbye to the Man in Black.

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  21. A Year in Music Season 5 Episode 10 - 2010
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #21 - 2010

    S5:E10

    In 2010, Linkin Park tops the charts while Katy Perry turns up the heat with California Gurls. Taylor and Kanye move on from their VMA clash, female artists rule, and Bruno Mars drops his debut album.

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  22. A Year in Music Season 3 Episode 2 - 1993
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #22 - 1993

    S3:E2

    Lzzy Hale looks at the biggest events in music for 1993: Grunge is at it's peak, Hip Hop dominates, Rap stars feud, Country crosses over, and Janet Jackson comes into her own.

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  23. A Year in Music Season 4 Episode 8 - 1992
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #23 - 1992

    S4:E8

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  24. A Year in Music Season 5 Episode 5 - 1962
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #24 - 1962

    S5:E5

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

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  25. A Year in Music Season 3 Episode 3 - 1998
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #25 - 1998

    S3:E3

    1998 is the Year of the Woman in pop music, but boy bands dominate the charts. Elton John is knighted, and Hip Hop becomes more commercial.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"2015" is the worst rated episode of "A Year in Music". It scored 4.5/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/8/2021. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "2017".