Career Timeline of Stevie Nicks: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Stevie Nicks made an impact.

Stevie Nicks, born Stephanie Lynn Nicks, is an iconic American singer-songwriter. She gained fame as a key member of Fleetwood Mac, contributing significantly to their success with her distinctive vocals and songwriting, including hits like "Rhiannon" and "Landslide." Simultaneously, she launched a successful solo career, producing popular songs such as "Edge of Seventeen" and "Stand Back." Nicks is known for her mystical stage persona, bohemian style, and powerful vocal delivery, making her a highly influential figure in music and pop culture. She has received numerous accolades, including Grammy Awards, and is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame both as a member of Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist.

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1967: Met Lindsey Buckingham and Joined Fritz

In mid-1967, Stevie Nicks met Lindsey Buckingham and joined his band Fritz, replacing the lead singer.

1972: Fritz Disbanded

In 1972, Fritz disbanded, leading Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham to continue writing as a duo.

1972: Buckingham Joins Everly Brothers Tour

In 1972, Lindsey Buckingham landed a guitar role with the Everly Brothers tour while Stevie Nicks stayed behind to focus on songwriting.

1973: Buckingham Nicks Album Released

In 1973, Buckingham Nicks, the album by Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, was released but failed to achieve commercial success.

December 31, 1974: Invited to Join Fleetwood Mac

On December 31, 1974, Mick Fleetwood invited Lindsey Buckingham to join Fleetwood Mac, who insisted that Stevie Nicks be included as well.

1975: Fleetwood Mac Achieves Worldwide Success

In 1975, Fleetwood Mac achieved worldwide success with their album Fleetwood Mac, featuring Stevie Nicks's "Rhiannon."

1975: Joined Fleetwood Mac

In 1975, Stevie Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac, helping the band become one of the best-selling music acts of all time.

1976: Nicks Originally Wrote Secret Love

In 1976, Stevie Nicks originally wrote "Secret Love" and recorded a demo of it for Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album, Rumours, but it did not make the final cut for the album.

1976: Began Recording Rumours and Relationship Ended

In early 1976, Fleetwood Mac started recording their album, Rumours. The personal relationship between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham ended.

1977: Rumours Released

In 1977, Fleetwood Mac's Rumours became the best-selling album.

1977: Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" album success

In 1977, Fleetwood Mac's album "Rumours", which included Stevie Nicks' song "Dreams," achieved commercial success and became the band's only number-one song on the U.S. charts.

1977: "Silver Springs" Track Created

In 1977, the track "Silver Springs" was recorded, but was not allowed to be released on Stevie Nicks' album Timespace: The Best of Stevie Nicks because Mick Fleetwood wanted to save it for a forthcoming Fleetwood Mac box set.

1977: "Secret Love" Not Included in Rumours

Stevie Nicks originally wrote Secret Love in 1976 and recorded a demo of it for Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album, Rumours, but it did not make the final cut for the album.

1978: Sang Backup on Walter Egan's Not Shy

In 1978, Stevie Nicks sang backup vocals on Walter Egan's album Not Shy and recorded "Whenever I Call You Friend" with Kenny Loggins.

1979: Recorded "Gold" with John Stewart

In 1979, Stevie Nicks recorded "Gold" with John Stewart.

1979: Solo Demos and Modern Records Founded

In 1979, Stevie Nicks wrote and recorded demos for a solo project and founded Modern Records with Danny Goldberg and Paul Fishkin.

1981: Sleeping Angel Release

In 1981 the track "Sleeping Angel" was originally released.

1981: Started Solo Career

In 1981, Stevie Nicks began her solo career while remaining a member of Fleetwood Mac, releasing her album Bella Donna.

1981: Mirage Recording

In late 1981, Fleetwood Mac began recording their album Mirage.

1982: "Gypsy" on Fleetwood Mac's Mirage album

In 1982, Fleetwood Mac's 13th studio album Mirage, featuring the song "Gypsy" where Nicks sings about the Velvet Underground, a boutique in San Francisco.

1982: Mirage Recording

In early 1982, Fleetwood Mac continued recording their album Mirage.

1983: "Stand Back" Peaked in 1983

In 1983, "Stand Back" originally peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

1984: Recorded Songs for Mirror Mirror

In 1984, Stevie Nicks recorded songs for her third solo album, originally titled Mirror Mirror, but was unhappy with the results.

1984: Tour with Joe Walsh and writing "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You?"

In 1984, Stevie Nicks toured with Joe Walsh and wrote "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You?" about Walsh's deceased daughter.

1985: Fleetwood Mac begins work on "Tango in the Night"

In 1985, Fleetwood Mac started working on "Tango in the Night". However, Stevie Nicks was largely unavailable due to her promotional schedule for the Rock a Little album and subsequent tour.

April 1987: Release of "Tango in the Night"

In April 1987, Fleetwood Mac released "Tango in the Night," which became their second-highest selling album, only surpassed by Rumours. Stevie Nicks had limited involvement due to her solo work and a stay at the Betty Ford Center in 1986.

September 1987: Shake the Cage Tour Begins

In September 1987, Fleetwood Mac embarked on the Shake the Cage tour with Buckingham replaced by Rick Vito and Billy Burnette. The tour was later suspended due to Stevie Nicks' health issues.

November 1988: Release of Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits album

In November 1988, Fleetwood Mac released their Greatest Hits album, following the commercial success of "Tango in the Night".

1988: Nicks Begins Work on Fourth Solo Album

In 1988, Stevie Nicks started working on her fourth solo album with Rupert Hine, named "The Other Side of the Mirror". She also became romantically involved with Hine during this time.

May 11, 1989: Release of "The Other Side of the Mirror"

On May 11, 1989, Stevie Nicks released her fourth solo album, "The Other Side of the Mirror", which was commercially successful.

1989: Works on "Behind the Mask" with Fleetwood Mac

In 1989, Stevie Nicks collaborated with Fleetwood Mac on the album "Behind the Mask," which was released in 1990.

1990: "Behind the Mask" Released and World Tour

In 1990, Fleetwood Mac released "Behind the Mask" to moderate success in the U.S. but chart-topping success in the UK. The band then embarked on a world tour.

September 3, 1991: Release of "Timespace: The Best of Stevie Nicks"

On September 3, 1991, Stevie Nicks released "Timespace: The Best of Stevie Nicks", celebrating the 10th anniversary of her solo career debut.

1992: Recording Street Angel

Stevie Nicks recorded her fifth solo album, Street Angel, in 1992 and 1993 using material written mostly in previous years.

1993: Recording Street Angel

Stevie Nicks recorded her fifth solo album, Street Angel, in 1992 and 1993 using material written mostly in previous years.

May 23, 1994: Release of Street Angel

On May 23, 1994, Stevie Nicks released her fifth solo album, Street Angel, which received a poor reception. Nicks later expressed disappointment with the album due to its production occurring during her rehab.

1994: Begins Writing for Trouble in Shangri-La

In 1994, Stevie Nicks began writing for Trouble in Shangri-La as she recovered from her Klonopin dependency, encouraged by Tom Petty to resume writing.

1994: Smashing Pumpkins Make Acoustic Cover of Landslide

In 1994, the Smashing Pumpkins made an acoustic cover of the song "Landslide" that was featured on their B-side collection Pisces Iscariot.

1995: Continues Writing for Trouble in Shangri-La

In 1995, Stevie Nicks continued writing for Trouble in Shangri-La as she recovered from her Klonopin dependency, encouraged by Tom Petty to resume writing.

1996: Fleetwood Mac Reunion

In 1996, Lindsey Buckingham started working on a planned solo album, enlisting Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, which led to a reunion of the entire band.

1996: Soundtrack Contributions

In 1996, Stevie Nicks contributed to various movie soundtracks, including the duet "Twisted" with Lindsey Buckingham for Twister, "Somebody Stand by Me" for Boys on the Side, and a remake of "Free Fallin'" for Party of Five.

1997: The Dance Tour

In 1997, Stevie Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac for The Dance tour, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Rumours. She worked with a voice coach and started a diet and jogging to prepare for the tour.

April 28, 1998: Release of Enchanted Box Set

On April 28, 1998, Stevie Nicks released the box set Enchanted, featuring liner notes, rare photographs, and pages from her journals. She also supported the release with a U.S. tour.

1998: Hall of Fame Induction and BRIT Award

In 1998, Stevie Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac for their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the band received the Outstanding Contribution award at the BRIT Awards.

May 1, 2001: Release of "Trouble in Shangri-La"

On May 1, 2001, Stevie Nicks released "Trouble in Shangri-La," which marked a return to critical and commercial success for her solo career.

2001: "Edge of Seventeen" Sampled on "Bootylicious"

In 2001, "Edge of Seventeen" was sampled on Destiny's Child's number one single "Bootylicious."

2001: "Planets of the Universe" Reached Number One

In 2001, "Planets of the Universe" (from Trouble in Shangri-La) reached number one on the Billboard Club chart.

2001: Fleetwood Mac Begins Work on New Album

In 2001, Fleetwood Mac started working on a new album, "Say You Will", without Christine McVie. Stevie Nicks joined after her solo tour.

April 2003: Release of Say You Will

In April 2003, Fleetwood Mac released the album Say You Will, without Christine McVie, leaving Stevie Nicks as the only woman in the band. The album achieved commercial success but garnered mixed reviews.

2003: Christine McVie Not Featured in Tour

As per the 2003–2004 tour, Christine McVie would not be featured in the lineup.

2003: Fleetwood Mac Studio Album Release

In 2003, Fleetwood Mac released studio album, Say You Will.

2003: "Landslide" Earns Nicks BMI Songwriters Award

In 2003, the Dixie Chicks' cover of "Landslide" earned Stevie Nicks a BMI Songwriters Award and the 35th Robert J. Burton Award.

September 2004: End of Say You Will World Tour

In September 2004, Fleetwood Mac's world tour supporting the album 'Say You Will' concluded. The tour had lasted until September 2004.

2004: Christine McVie Not Featured in Tour

As per the 2003–2004 tour, Christine McVie would not be featured in the lineup.

2004: Visiting Wounded Service Members

In 2004, Stevie Nicks began visiting Army and Navy medical centers in Washington, D.C. and providing wounded service members with autographed iPod Nanos loaded with personally selected music.

2004: Release of "Destiny Rules" Documentary

In 2004, the documentary "Destiny Rules", chronicling the making of Fleetwood Mac's "Say You Will" album and the turbulent relationships within the band, was released on DVD.

May 2005: Four-Night Stint at Caesars Palace

In May 2005, Stevie Nicks performed a four-night stint at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, following respite from the 'Say You Will' tour.

October 2005: Melbourne Cup Week & Stevie Nicks Plate

In October 2005, Stevie Nicks attended Melbourne Cup Week in Australia, where a horse-racing stake was named The Stevie Nicks Plate after her. She used this opportunity to promote her Gold Dust tour extension.

2005: Deep Dish Remix of "Dreams"

In 2005, Stevie Nicks offered to re-record vocals on a remix of her number-one penned song, "Dreams", by Deep Dish.

March 2006: Australian/New Zealand Tour

In March 2006, Stevie Nicks toured Australia and New Zealand with John Farnham as part of the Gold Dust Tour.

October 2006: Bette Midler's Hulaween Performance

In October 2006, Stevie Nicks was the featured performer for Bette Midler's benefit function, Hulaween.

March 2007: Tom Petty's Homecoming Concert DVD Release

In March 2007, Tom Petty's Homecoming Concert in Gainesville, FL, featuring performances with Stevie Nicks, was released on DVD.

March 27, 2007: Release of "Crystal Visions - The Very Best of Stevie Nicks"

On March 27, 2007, Reprise Records released "Crystal Visions – The Very Best of Stevie Nicks" in the U.S., which debuted at number 21 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

May 17, 2007: Tour with Chris Isaak Begins

On May 17, 2007, Stevie Nicks' tour with Chris Isaak began in Concord, California, supporting the release of Crystal Visions.

May 29, 2007: Release of Stand Back Remixes

On May 29, 2007, Reprise Records released "Stand Back" with club mixes. The song reached number two on the Billboard Club chart.

September 15, 2007: "Stand Back" Debuts on Billboard Hot Singles Sales Chart

On September 15, 2007, the remix single of "Stand Back" debuted on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales chart at number 10.

2007: Additional Vocals on Vanessa Carlton's Album

In 2007, Stevie Nicks provided additional vocals on Vanessa Carlton's album, Heroes and Thieves.

2008: Soundstage Sessions Tour

In 2008, Stevie Nicks embarked on the Soundstage Sessions tour in the U.S.

2008: Fleetwood Mac Announces 2009 Tour

In late 2008, Fleetwood Mac announced that the band would tour in 2009, beginning in March, without Christine McVie.

March 17, 2009: Release of "Crash into Me" as Digital Download

On March 17, 2009, "Crash into Me," the first single from The Soundstage Sessions, was released as a digital download, along with "Landslide" (orchestra version) as a B-side.

March 31, 2009: Release of The Soundstage Sessions

On March 31, 2009, Stevie Nicks released the album "The Soundstage Sessions", which debuted at number 47 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

2009: Fleetwood Mac Unleashed Tour

In 2009, Fleetwood Mac began their 'greatest hits' show titled "Unleashed", although they played album tracks such as "Storms" and "I Know I'm Not Wrong". Christine McVie was not featured in the lineup.

2009: Live in Chicago Release

In 2009, a video recording of a Stevie Nicks concert date from the Soundstage Sessions tour was released as "Live in Chicago".

January 31, 2010: Performance with Taylor Swift at Grammy Awards

On January 31, 2010, Stevie Nicks performed with Taylor Swift at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.

August 2010: Series of Shows in August

In August 2010, Stevie Nicks performed in a series of shows. The Santa Barbara show benefited a young girl with rhabdomyosarcoma through the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

January 13, 2011: Announcement of "In Your Dreams" Album

On January 13, 2011, Reprise announced that Stevie Nicks' upcoming album "In Your Dreams" would be released on May 3, and the lead single, "Secret Love", would be released on February 8.

March 20, 2011: Heart & Soul Tour Launch

On March 20, 2011, Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks launched their co-headlining Heart & Soul Tour in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

August 9, 2011: In Your Dreams Solo Tour Began

On August 9, 2011, Stevie Nicks began her solo tour for In Your Dreams in Denver, Colorado.

September 2011: Contribution to Buddy Holly Tribute Album

In September 2011, Stevie Nicks contributed a cover of Buddy Holly's "Not Fade Away" for the tribute album Listen to Me: Buddy Holly.

September 2011: "For What It's Worth" Reached Billboard Chart

In September 2011, the song "For What It's Worth" from the album In Your Dreams, reached number 25 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.

December 2011: Australian and New Zealand Leg of In Your Dreams Tour

In December 2011, Stevie Nicks completed the Australian and New Zealand leg of her In Your Dreams tour.

March 29, 2012: Guest Appearance on Up All Night

On March 29, 2012, Stevie Nicks made a guest appearance as herself on the NBC sitcom Up All Night, featuring excerpts of "Sleeping Angel" and new duets.

June 2012: Heart & Soul and In Your Dreams Tours Resumed

In June 2012, Stevie Nicks resumed the Heart & Soul Tour with Rod Stewart, and also resumed her In Your Dreams solo tour.

December 14, 2012: Collaboration with Dave Grohl

On December 14, 2012, it was announced that Stevie Nicks would collaborate with Dave Grohl on an original track for his Sound City soundtrack.

December 3, 2013: In Your Dreams Documentary Film Release

On December 3, 2013, Stevie Nicks released the In Your Dreams documentary film on DVD, which debuted on the Billboard Top Music Video sales chart.

2013: Fleetwood Mac Tour and New EP Release

In 2013, Fleetwood Mac toured North America and Europe as a four-piece band and released their first new studio material since 2003 with the four-track EP, Extended Play.

May 2014: BMI Icon Award

In May 2014, Stevie Nicks was honored with a BMI Icon Award.

July 2014: Adviser on The Voice

In July 2014, it was announced that Stevie Nicks would join The Voice as the adviser for Adam Levine's team.

September 2014: Release of "24 Karat Gold: Songs from the Vault" and Tour

In September 2014, Stevie Nicks released her eighth studio album, 24 Karat Gold: Songs from the Vault, and began a North American tour with Fleetwood Mac, now reunited with Christine McVie.

2014: Appearance on American Horror Story

In 2014, Stevie Nicks appeared in the third season of American Horror Story: Coven, playing a fictionalized version of herself as a "white witch."

May 2015: Reissue of Crystal Visions

In May 2015, Stevie Nicks reissued Crystal Visions – The Very Best of Stevie Nicks on "crystal clear" transparent double vinyl.

November 2015: End of "On With The Show" tour

In November 2015, the "On With The Show" tour concluded.

2016: 24 Karat Gold Tour

In 2016, Stevie Nicks toured with The Pretenders on the 24 Karat Gold Tour.

April 26, 2017: Nicks Featured on Lana Del Rey's Album

On April 26, 2017, it was revealed that Stevie Nicks would be featured on a track from Lana Del Rey's fifth studio album, Lust for Life.

July 9, 2017: Performance at British Summer Time festival

On July 9, 2017, Stevie Nicks performed at the British Summer Time festival in Hyde Park, London, supporting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

July 21, 2017: Release of Lust for Life

On July 21, 2017, Lana Del Rey's fifth studio album, Lust for Life, was released with Stevie Nicks featured on a track.

October 2017: Final Performance of Stop Draggin' My Heart Around with Tom Petty

In October 2017, Stevie Nicks' performance with Tom Petty at the British Summer Time festival became their final performance of "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" before Tom Petty's death.

2017: Rumours Sales

As of 2017, Rumours had sold over 45 million copies worldwide.

2017: 24 Karat Gold Tour

In 2017, Stevie Nicks toured with The Pretenders on the 24 Karat Gold Tour.

April 2018: Lindsey Buckingham Fired from Fleetwood Mac

In April 2018, Lindsey Buckingham was fired from Fleetwood Mac, following disagreements with Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood.

October 2018: Nomination to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

In October 2018, Stevie Nicks was one of fifteen artists to be nominated for induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

December 13, 2018: Induction to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announced

On December 13, 2018, Stevie Nicks was announced as one of seven inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2019.

April 2019: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

In April 2019, Stevie Nicks was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, becoming the first woman to be inducted twice.

2019: An Evening with Fleetwood Mac Tour

In 2018-2019, the reworked lineup of Fleetwood Mac embarked on a world tour entitled An Evening with Fleetwood Mac.

2019: Stevie Nicks Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

In 2019 Stevie Nicks was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making her the first woman to be inducted twice to the hall.

September 2020: Live Album and Concert Film Release

In September 2020, Stevie Nicks released a live album and concert film with recordings from the 24 Karat Gold Tour (2016–2017).

October 9, 2020: Release of New Music

On October 9, 2020, Stevie Nicks released her first new music in six years with the track "Show Them the Way."

December 2020: Sale of Song Catalog Stake

In December 2020, Primary Wave bought an 80% stake of Stevie Nicks' song catalog for US$100 million.

May 27, 2021: Headliner at Shaky Knees Music Festival

On May 27, 2021, Stevie Nicks was one of the headliners of the 2021 Shaky Knees Music Festival in Atlanta, Georgia.

August 2021: Cancellation of Solo Appearances

In August 2021, Stevie Nicks canceled her five planned 2021 solo appearances due to concerns about catching COVID-19.

2023: Concerts with Billy Joel

In 2023, Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel performed a series of concerts across the United States, starting on March 10.

2023: Appearance on Gorillaz Album

In 2023, Stevie Nicks appeared on the track "Oil" on the Gorillaz album Cracker Island.

2023: Collaboration with Dolly Parton

In 2023, Stevie Nicks sang "What Has Rock and Roll Ever Done for You" with Dolly Parton on her Rockstar album.

April 19, 2024: Taylor Swift References Stevie Nicks in "Clara Bow"

On April 19, 2024, Taylor Swift referenced Stevie Nicks in the song "Clara Bow" off of her eleventh studio album The Tortured Poets Department and Nicks also wrote a poem in the liner notes.

September 27, 2024: Release of "The Lighthouse"

On September 27, 2024, Stevie Nicks released a new song called "The Lighthouse" to promote women's rights.

November 22, 2024: Featured Vocalist on Charity Christmas Album

On November 22, 2024, Stevie Nicks appeared as a featured vocalist on a cover of Ron Sexsmith's "Maybe This Christmas" on the charity Christmas album A Philly Special Christmas Party.