In 1985, Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Mechine release Primitive Love. Johny Cash dominated the world of country music, which was relatively popular in the time. In 1986, the midpoint of the Reagan-Bush era, Cameo reached the summit. Unleashing "Word Up," a brilliant synthesis of funk, rock, soul, sex and rap, the group roared into the Top Ten, went platinum and the song -- titled after an underground hip-hop catch-phrase -- was named the Village Voice's Single of the Year. Harry Connick Jr. first rose to fame through the "When Harry Met Sally" soundtrack in 1988, when he became a chic new king of swing. In the late `80's, the tandem of "L.A. Reid and Babyface" began their incredible ride in becoming the most successful production and songwriting duo of our of time. After producing and writing countless #1 R&B smash hits for the likes of Bobby Brown, Pebbles, Karyn White, and Paula Abdul, the team decided to venture out and create LaFace Records. Widespread Panic release Space Wrangler in 1988. In 1989, The Indigo Girl's self-titled debut won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album. Michal Jackson was undoubtedly the most influential artist of the 1980’s. His music not only entertained but touched the hearts of all who listened. Music of the 1990’s
The nineties brought about the widest range in music styles America has ever known. The Black Crowes release "Shake Your Money Maker." Country artists, Travis Tritt, Marty Stuart, and Alan Jackson, bring new fans to country music. Chris Whitley's debut album, "Living With The Law", acclaimed by both critics and the popular press. Entertainment Weekly names this as one of the "100 must-have rock albums. Collective Soul hits the big time in the Spring of 1994 with their hit single "Shine." In 1994 Hootie and the Blowfish releases Cracked Rear View. Fourteen-year-old LeAnn Rimes' debut record Blue entered Billboard's country chart at number 49, making Rimes the youngest country singer to debut that high. Many of the popular artists from earlier decades have once again regained fame, such as the Rolling Stones. Today’s musicians are influenced by the music of the decades past. Some of the most popular American artists in the nineties are Sheryl Crow, Allanis Morrisette, Garth Brooks, Jewel and Puff Daddy. Some of the most popular groups in the USA are Nirvana, Metalica, En Vougue, Bush and Green Day. here may be more to music of the 1990’s than what there is today. The decade is not yet through. Many talented minds have made their mark on the music history of America.