Events in Music History in May 2005

From Under the Cork Tree

May 3 Fall Out Boy's breakthrough album "From Under the Cork Tree" is released through Island Records

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

May 15 "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith", directed by George Lucas, starring Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman, premieres at the Cannes Film Festival

Academy of Country Music Awards

May 17 40th Academy of Country Music Awards: Kenny Chesney, Gretchen Wilson & Keith Urban win

Music History

May 17 Australian singer Kylie Minogue is diagnosed with breast cancer at 36

  • May 21 50th Eurovision Song Contest: Helena Paparizou for Greece wins singing "My Number One" in Kiev