A Year in Music
(2019)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 5
2020
Episode 12 - 7-05-2022
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.
Haven't Seen
1965
Episode 11 - 6-28-2022
Halestorm's Lzzy Hale looks at the music of 1965. The Beatles put on a mega concert, The Rolling Stones get no satisfaction, The Who is all about a new generation, and Motown music brings artists to Detroit.
Haven't Seen
2010
Episode 10 - 6-21-2022
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.
Haven't Seen
1997
Episode 9 - 6-14-2022
Halestorm's Lzzy Hale goes back to 19797 where Latin music's popularity explodes, raves revive the spirit of disco, and more.
Haven't Seen
2002
Episode 8 - 6-07-2022
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.
Haven't Seen
1976
Episode 7 - 5-31-2022
Halestorm's Lzzy Hale goes back to 1976. “Hotel California” tops the charts, the synth was on the rise for musicians, a Swedish band makes music headlines, and Peter Frampton gets his break through.
Haven't Seen
1988
Episode 6 - 5-24-2022
Jane's Addiction brings the “Funk Punk” and Eazy E sets the Gangsta Rap standard. “Man in the Mirror” is released by Michael Jackson and “Dirty Dancing” gets fans on their feet.
Haven't Seen
1962
Episode 5 - 5-17-2022
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.
Haven't Seen
2014
Episode 4 - 5-10-2022
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.
Haven't Seen
1978
Episode 3 - 5-03-2022
Exploring 1978, when music fans dance to disco with the Bee Gees and rock out to metal with Van Halen's debut album; Hollywood brings musicals to the silver screen and festivals keep the party going.
Haven't Seen
2004
Episode 2 - 4-26-2022
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.
Haven't Seen
1999
Episode 1 - 4-19-2022
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?
Haven't Seen
Season 4
1990
Episode 12 - 8-09-2021
Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale explores the dawn of the 1990s, from shiny red stilettos and big hair to Doc Martens, West Philadelphia to Bel Air, and a bunch of Young Guns.
Haven't Seen
2015
Episode 11 - 8-08-2021
30m
Lzzy Hale talks Taylor Swift in the pop world, The Weeknd and an 1800's politician being a rap star.
4.5/10Haven't Seen
1995
Episode 5 - 6-13-2021
30m
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.
6.8/10Haven't Seen
2000
Episode 4 - 6-06-2021
30m
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.
5.8/10Haven't Seen
1967
Episode 3 - 5-23-2021
30m
A musician is arrested on stage for the first time, a Beatle becomes a Walrus, and we witness the Summer of Love as the nation marches against the Vietnam War.
8.5/10Haven't Seen
2012
Episode 2 - 5-16-2021
30m
“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.
Haven't Seen
1982
Episode 1 - 5-09-2021
30m
It's the golden age of MTV and music videos and the masses get a British invasion, Michael Jackson's “Thriller” is released, and the name “Jenny” becomes synonymous with a specific phone number.
8.7/10Haven't Seen
Season 3
2003
Episode 11 - 12-20-2020
30m
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.
7.2/10Haven't Seen
1996
Episode 10 - 12-13-2020
30m
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.
6.2/10Haven't Seen
2008
Episode 9 - 12-06-2020
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.
7.3/10Haven't Seen
1981
Episode 8 - 11-29-2020
30m
Halestorm’s Lizzy Hale dives into the start of a new decade, 1981. A year a pop princess gets physical and the second British Invasion hits the radio. Lzzy discusses 1981's start of the new decade come ups and the come-downs as the world watches the first of many royal weddings.
8.3/10Haven't Seen
2011
Episode 7 - 11-22-2020
30m
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.
6.3/10Haven't Seen
2005
Episode 6 - 11-15-2020
Halestorm's Lzzy Hale looks back on the year 2005; the year's musical breakups; humanitarianism; Mariah Carey; the birth of YouTube; Hurricane Katrina.
6.9/10Haven't Seen
1986
Episode 5 - 11-01-2020
30m
Rock and hip-hop cross over like never before, musicians unite to use their voices to inspire, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Simple Minds Bon Jovi and the Rolling Stones top the charts
8.4/10Haven't Seen
2001
Episode 4 - 10-25-2020
30m
The music industry trades print for digital, female artists dominate the charts, and the events of 9/11 unite the nation.
7.1/10Haven't Seen
1998
Episode 3 - 10-18-2020
30m
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.
7.6/10Haven't Seen
1993
Episode 2 - 10-11-2020
30m
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.
7.8/10Haven't Seen
1989
Episode 1 - 10-04-2020
30m
Lzzy Hale shares highlights of the year. Michael Jackson is crowned King of Pop, Glam rock is replaced by Grunge, the New Kids on the Block debuts, the Berlin Wall comes down, and more.
8/10Haven't Seen
Season 2
1991
Episode 8 - 3-12-2020
30m
Highlights of the year include the death of Freddie Mercury and the popularity of grunge and gangster rap.
7.5/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
1980
Episode 7 - 3-05-2020
30m
A new decade begins with Disco's peaks and valleys, hip-hop is on the scene, U2 debuts, John Lennon is assassinated. Also, Regan is elected president, the US hockey team wins Olympic gold and Iran frees the hostages.
7.4/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
1984
Episode 6 - 2-27-2020
30m
The year 1984, when 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.
8.1/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
1971
Episode 5 - 2-20-2020
30m
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.
6.9/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
1979
Episode 4 - 2-13-2020
30m
The year 1979, where Rock music hits tragedy; Disco continues to rule, Michael Jackson goes solo and Gloria Gaynor releases and unforgettable hit. There's also economic and political upheaval in the US.
7.9/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
1994
Episode 3 - 2-06-2020
30m
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.
6.7/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
1968
Episode 2 - 1-30-2020
The Vietnam War, RFK and MLK's assassinations, and racial unrest continued to influence music. Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, Johnny Cash, The Doors, and Janis Joplin create some of their greatest work. Led Zeppelin explodes on the scene.
7.6/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
1963
Episode 1 - 1-23-2020
30m
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.
7.2/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
Season 1
1985
Episode 9 - 9-01-2019
30m
MTV reaches critical mass, the Live Aid benefit concert, the influence of videos in the music industry, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen rule the charts, plus a lot more highlight from 1985 in music.
8.1/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
1964
Episode 8 - 8-25-2019
30m
Tommy Chong explores the year 1964, when The Beatles took over, Motown became a driving force, and The Rolling Stones made their debut.
7.6/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
1973
Episode 7 - 8-18-2019
Legendary ex-Eagles alumni Don Felder hosts this look at 1973. Topics include the birth of punk, disco, and hip hop. Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon breaks boundaries. Helen Reddy, ABBA, Queen, Elton John and others are also featured.
7.5/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
1975
Episode 6 - 8-11-2019
Matt Pinfield hosts a look at the year 1975, when the golden age of rock met the birth of disco. Features Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, Queen, Elton John, The Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac and KC and the Sunshine Band, among many others.
7.8/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
1983
Episode 5 - 8-04-2019
MTV begins to change the record industry, Michael Jackson's Thriller, the second British invasion, cable TV takes hold, the US economy improves, and the US festival include the topics covered.
8.5/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
1972
Episode 4 - 7-28-2019
22m
Tommy Chong hosts and narrates a look at the musical landscape of 1972.
7.6/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
1969
Episode 3 - 7-21-2019
22m
Don Felder hosts and narrates a look at the musical landscape of 1969.
7.9/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
1966
Episode 2 - 7-14-2019
30m
The debut of concept albums and psychedelic music, the year's best musical movies and TV shows, and the year's biggest breakups, breakthroughs and comebacks highlight this looks at 1966.
7.8/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
1977
Episode 1 - 7-07-2019
30m
The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac at the top of their games, disco's heyday, and the emergence of punk rock are just a sample of the highlights covered in this first episode of the series.
7.7/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
Top 5 Highest Rated Episodes 8.7/10 8.5/10 8.5/10 8.4/10
1982
Episode 1 - 5-09-2021
30m
It's the golden age of MTV and music videos and the masses get a British invasion, Michael Jackson's “Thriller” is released, and the name “Jenny” becomes synonymous with a specific phone number.
8.7/10Haven't Seen
1983
Episode 5 - 8-04-2019
MTV begins to change the record industry, Michael Jackson's Thriller, the second British invasion, cable TV takes hold, the US economy improves, and the US festival include the topics covered.
8.5/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
1967
Episode 3 - 5-23-2021
30m
A musician is arrested on stage for the first time, a Beatle becomes a Walrus, and we witness the Summer of Love as the nation marches against the Vietnam War.
8.5/10Haven't Seen
1986
Episode 5 - 11-01-2020
30m
Rock and hip-hop cross over like never before, musicians unite to use their voices to inspire, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Simple Minds Bon Jovi and the Rolling Stones top the charts
8.4/10Haven't Seen
