The following is a list of events and releases that have happened in 2024 in music in the United States.
Notable events January 8 – Fantasia performed the national anthem at the College Football Playoff National Championship at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. 12 – 21 Savage released his first solo studio album in nearly six years, American Dream. Exit Eden released their first studio album in seven years, Femmes Fatales. 16 – After teasing a reunion show, it was announced that No Doubt would be performing at Coachella in April 2024. 19 – Green Day released their first studio album in nearly four years, Saviors. 26 – Static-X released their first studio album in four years, Project: Regeneration Vol. 2. It features the final recordings of the band's original frontman, Wayne Static, who died nearly 10 years prior. Alkaline Trio released their first studio album in nearly six years, Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs. It is also their final album with longtime drummer Derek Grant, who left the band in 2023 after the recording of the album. Future Islands released their first album in four years, People Who Aren't There Anymore. 30 – Chita Rivera died at the age of 91.
February 2 – Gabby Barrett released her first studio album in nearly four years, Chapter & Verse. Vera Sola released her first studio album in four years, Peacemaker. 4 – The 66th Annual Grammy Awards took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Trevor Noah hosts. Taylor Swift won Album of the Year with Midnights, making her the artist with the most wins in that category with four. Miley Cyrus won Record of the Year for "Flowers" and Billie Eilish won Song of the Year for "What Was I Made For?", while Victoria Monét was awarded Best New Artist. 5 – Country music singer Toby Keith died from stomach cancer at the age of 62.Country singer Toby Keith dies at 62 9 – Chelsea Wolfe released her first solo studio album in five years, She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She. Brittany Howard released her first solo studio album in five years, What Now. Usher released his first solo studio album in nearly eight years and his first overall in six years, Coming Home. 10 – Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign independently released their first collaborative studio album, Vultures 1. 11 – Reba McEntire performed the national anthem and Usher performed the halftime show during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. Beyoncé released two country singles, "16 Carriages" and "Texas Hold 'Em", leading to controversy over Black musicians' place in country music. 16 – The Obsessed released their first studio album in seven years, Gilded Sorrow. Jennifer Lopez released her first studio album in nearly ten years, This Is Me... Now. Laura Jane Grace released her first solo studio album in four years, Hole in My Head. Jason Derulo released his first studio album in nearly nine years, Nu King. 23 – MGMT released their first studio album in six years, Loss of Life. I Dont Know How but They Found Me released its sophomore album, and also first in nearly four years, Gloom Division. It is also its first album as a solo project for frontman Dallon Weekes, following the departure of drummer Ryan Seaman in 2023. Job for a Cowboy released their first studio album in nearly ten years, Moon Healer. Darkest Hour released their first studio album in seven years, Perpetual | Terminal. Real Estate released their first studio album in four years, Daniel. Philip Sayce released his first album in four years, The Wolves Are Coming.
March 1 – Schoolboy Q released his first studio album in five years, Blue Lips. Mannequin Pussy released their first studio album in five years, I Got Heaven. New Years Day released their first studio album in five years, Half Black Heart. Sheer Mag released their first studio album in five years, Playing Favorites. 8 – Ariana Grande released her first studio album in nearly four years, Eternal Sunshine. Sawyer Brown released their first album in 13 years, Desperado Troubadours. Exhorder released their first studio album in five years, Defectum Omnium. 11 – Former Raspberries singer Eric Carmen died at the age of 74.Eric Carmen, Raspberries Frontman and 'All by Myself' Singer, Dies at 74 15 – Justin Timberlake released his first studio album in six years, Everything I Thought It Was. The Dandy Warhols released their first studio album in four years, Rockmaker. Tierra Whack released her first studio album in nearly six years, World Wide Whack. Scott Stapp released his first solo studio album in five years, Higher Power. The Black Crowes released their first studio album in 15 years, Happiness Bastards.The Black Crowes Paint Over Past Atrophy released their first studio album in 34 years, Asylum. 22 – Gossip released their first studio album in nearly 12 years, Real Power. Gary Clark Jr. released his first studio album in five years, JPEG Raw. Julia Holter released her first studio album in six years, Something in the Room She Moves. Adrianne Lenker released her first solo studio album in four years, Bright Future. Jlin released her first studio album in six years, Akoma. Kenny Chesney released his first studio album in four years, Born. The Drake–Kendrick Lamar feud began. 29 – Sheryl Crow released her first studio album in five years, Evolution. Beyoncé released Cowboy Carter, the second part of her three-act project. It is also her first country music album. Chastity Belt released their first studio album in five years, Live Laugh Love. Tommy Walter's solo project, Abandoned Pools, released its first studio album in nearly 11 years, The Haunted House.
April 1 – The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Ludacris hosts. 5 – Vampire Weekend released their first studio album in nearly five years, Only God Was Above Us. Strung Out released their first studio album in five years, Dead Rebellion. Bayside released their first studio album in nearly five years, There Are Worse Things Than Being Alive. Tori Kelly released her first studio album in nearly four years, Tori. Katie Pruitt released her first studio album in four years, Mantras. FireHouse frontman C. J. Snare died at the age of 64. 7 – The 2024 CMT Music Awards took place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Kelsea Ballerini hosts. 12 – Blue Öyster Cult released their first studio album in four years, and their final album, Ghost Stories. Riot V released their first album in six years, Mean Streets. 18 – The Allman Brothers co-founder Dickey Betts died from cancer and COPD at his home in Osprey, Florida. He was 80. Gospel singer and former American Idol contestant Mandisa died in her home in Nashville at the age of 47. 19 – Pearl Jam released their first studio album in four years, Dark Matter. A posthumous Glen Campbell album, Duets – Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, was released, marking his second album since his death in 2017 as well as his first in six years. The Ghost Inside released their first studio album in four years, Searching for Solace. High on Fire released their first studio album in six years, Cometh the Storm. 26 – Alien Ant Farm released their first album in nine years, Mantras. Deicide released their first studio album in six years, Banished by Sin. Iron & Wine released his first solo studio album in seven years, and his first overall in five years, Light Verse.
May 3 – Kamasi Washington released his first solo studio album in six years, Fearless Movement. P.O.D. released their first studio album in six years, Veritas. 7 – Longtime music producer and engineer Steve Albini died from a heart attack at the age of 61. 10 – Knocked Loose released their first studio album in five years, You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To. Incubus released Morning View XXIII, a re-recorded version of their 2001 album, Morning View. Sublime with Rome released their self-titled album, their first in five years and also their final album. It preceded the band's disbandment later in the year following the reunion of their original iteration in late 2023. Les Savy Fav released their first studio album in 14 years, Oui, LSF. Like Moths to Flames released their first studio album in four years, The Cycles of Trying to Cope. Six Feet Under released their first studio album in four years, Killing for Revenge. Chick Corea and Béla Fleck released their final collaborative album and first in nine years, Remembrance. 12 – Jazz saxophonist David Sanborn died from prostate cancer at the age of 78. 13 – Childish Gambino released his first studio album in four years, Atavista. It is the finished version of his previous album, 2020's 3.15.20. 16 – The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards took place in Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas with host Reba McEntire. 17 – The Avett Brothers released their first studio album in five years, The Avett Brothers. Former Slayer guitarist Kerry King released his debut solo studio album, From Hell I Rise. This is the first album with King credited as a primary artist since Slayer's final studio album nine years prior. New Kids on the Block released their first album in 11 years, Still Kids. Rapsody released her first studio album in five years, Please Don't Cry. Cage the Elephant released their first studio album in five years, Neon Pill. Pallbearer released their first studio album in four years, Mind Burns Alive. Gatecreeper released their first studio album in five years, Dark Superstition. Shellac released their first studio album in ten years, To All Trains. The album features posthumous credits from guitarist/vocalist and record engineer Steve Albini, who died ten days before its release. 19 – Abi Carter won the 22nd season of American Idol. Will Moseley was named runner-up. 21 – Asher HaVon won the 25th season of The Voice. Josh Sanders was named runner-up 24 – Lenny Kravitz released his first album in six years, Blue Electric Light. Say Anything released their first studio album in five years, ...Is Committed. DIIV released their first studio album in five years, Frog in Boiling Water. 31 – Buffalo Tom released their first studio album in seven years, Jump Rope. +/- released their first studio album in ten years, Further Afield. The Hope Conspiracy released their first studio album in 18 years, Tools of Oppression / Rule by Deception.
June 7 – Bon Jovi released their first studio album in four years, Forever. NxWorries, consisting of Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge, released their first studio album in eight years, Why Lawd?. 14 – The Decemberists released their first studio album in six years, As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again. Black Country Communion released their first studio album in seven years, V. Normani released her debut solo studio album, Dopamine. It is her first album released since Fifth Harmony announced their hiatus in 2018, and first overall in six years. Fu Manchu released their first studio album in six years, The Return of Tomorrow. 19 – Kendrick Lamar held his one-off concert, The Pop Out: Ken & Friends. 21 – The Story So Far released their first studio album in nearly six years, I Want to Disappear. It is also their first album as a quartet following the departure of bassist Kelen Capener in 2022. 24 – Crazy Town vocalist Shifty Shellshock was found dead from an accidental drug overdose at the age of 49.
July 12 – Eminem released his first studio album in four years, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). Cigarettes After Sex released their first studio album in five years, X's. Mr. Big released their first studio album in seven years, Ten. Phish released their first studio album in four years, Evolve. 19 – Beachwood Sparks released their first studio album in 12 years, Across the River of Stars. 26 – Cherry Poppin' Daddies released their first studio album in five years, At the Pink Rat. Rakim released his first studio album in 15 years, God's Network: Reb7rth.