Music History
May 1 Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli sings for Pope John Paul II in Rome
Music Concert
May 12 Ringo Starr's sixth All-Starr Band debuts in concert; members include: Todd Rundgren, Jack Bruce, Gary Brooker, Simon Kirke, and Timmy Cappello
- May 13 45th Eurovision Song Contest: Olsen Brothers for Denmark wins singing "Fly on the Wings of Love" in Stockholm
Cannes Film Festival
May 25 53rd Cannes Film Festival: "Dancer in the Dark" directed by Lars von Trier and starring Björk (Best Actress) wins the Palme d'Or
Academy of Country Music Awards
May 30 35th Academy of Country Music Awards: Shania Twain, Faith Hill & Tim McGraw win
Country Singers
Jazz Singers
Opera Singers
Pop Singers
Rappers
Rock Singers