Columbia Records releases Bruce Springsteen’s album ‘We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions’

"We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions," released by Columbia Records on April 25, 2006, is Bruce Springsteen's 14th studio album, featuring 13 folk songs associated with Peter Seeger. Notably, it includes the gospel song "We Shall Overcome," originally published in 1947. This album marks Springsteen's first without original songs.

T.I.’s album ‘King’, Barbie Almalbis’s album ‘Parade’ released

On March 28, 2006, T.I. released his fourth studio album "King," featuring 18 tracks, including collaborations with notable artists. Two days later, Yvette Almalbis debuted with "Parade," her solo album. Additionally, the film "ATL," starring T.I., premiered on March 31, marking his acting debut in a coming-of-age story.

Rock Records releases Gary Chaw’s album ‘Blue’

Gary Chaw's second album, released by Rock Records on January 27, 2006, features 11 tracks, mostly composed by Chaw, except the opening song "Superwoman" by notable composers. Rock Records, established in 1986, has expanded across Asia. Chaw, multilingual and raised by his grandfather, previously released his self-titled debut in 2001.

Universal Records Philippines releases ‘Jay R’ album

Universal Records Philippines released Jay R's second studio album on December 5, 2025. The album, produced by Ray Brown, features 18 tracks including commercial jingles, collaborations, and a Billy Joel cover. Jay R, born in California, previously debuted in 2003 with "Gameface," which garnered him the Most Promising Male Performer award in 2004.

Star Music releases Gloc-9’s album ‘Ako Si…’

ABS-CBN Corporation, based in Quezon City, operates Star Music, founded on February 20, 1995. Gloc-9, a rapper from Binangonan, became a Star Music artist in 2000. His album "Ako Si..." was released on March 10, 2005, featuring eleven tracks, including collaborations with various artists.

Star Music releases Gary Valenciano’s album ‘Pure Heart’

ABS-CBN Corporation is a media company in Metro Manila, Philippines, founded from the merger of Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network. Its record label, Star Music, released Gary Valenciano's album "Pure Heart" in 2005. Valenciano, a noted artist and UNICEF ambassador, has had a significant impact on Philippine entertainment.

Roswell Records, RCA Records release Foo Fighters’ album ‘In Your Honor’

Dave Grohl, originally from Warren, Ohio, founded the Foo Fighters in Seattle in 1994 and established Roswell Records in 1995. In June 2005, Roswell Records and RCA Records released the band's fifth album, "In Your Honor," featuring 20 songs recorded between January and March 2005 at Studio 606 in Los Angeles.

Muskogee, Oklahoma native Carrie Underwood wins ‘American Idol’ Season 4

Carlos Wesley "Don" Byas and Samuel Aaron Bell, both born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, were notable jazz musicians. Byas, a tenor saxophonist, died in 1972, while Bell, a double-bassist, died in 2003. Additionally, Carrie Underwood, born in Muskogee, won "American Idol" Season 4 in 2005, showcasing significant local talent.

‘My Number One’ by Helena Paparizou wins Eurovision 2005 in Kyiv

Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is located in southeastern Europe. On March 12, 2005, Karolos Papoulias became president. Greece won its first Eurovision Song Contest with "My Number One," performed by Helena Paparizou, in Kyiv. The 2005 contest featured 39 entries, with various countries competing for the title.

Francis Lawrence’s film ‘Constantine’, Anggun’s album ‘Luminescence’ released

"Constantine," a supernatural film directed by Francis Lawrence, premiered in Paris on February 7, 2005, and was released in the U.S. on February 18, featuring Keanu Reeves as John Constantine. Concurrently, Anggun released her third international album "Luminescence" on February 22, showcasing songs primarily written in English, later adapted to French.