First MTV VMA Take Place & Puts Madonna On The Map: Music History Today Podcast September 14

Music History Today Network · Sep 14, 2026 · 45m

This is the Music History Today podcast for September 14. On today's show, Handel completes the Messiah, Clear Channel puts some artists on a naughty list, & the first MTV Video Music Awards takes place.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What happened on this date in music history

07:35 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history…