1990s

One of the few songs to have achieved the status of becoming a “standard” in the 21st century is a 1997 record written by Bob Dylan. Having been covered by more than 450 artists including Adele, Billy Joel, and Michael

Bonnie Raitt’s 2023 Grammy win for Song of the Year meant a staggering spike in streaming numbers and album sales with people wanting to find out who beat out the likes of Adele, Beyoncé, and Harry Styles. But Bonnie is

Duncan Sheik achieved much success as a composer for motion pictures and musicals, winning Tony Awards in 2006 for his work on the Broadway smash musical Spring Awakening and in 1997 he earned a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop

Richard Marx had seen success on the Adult Contemporary chart with three former #1 hits, but nothing like this one. Taken as the first single from his album Paid Vacation, Richard wrote it about his then wife, actress/singer Cynthia Rhodes.

Shania Twain considered giving this song to fellow Canadian singer, Celine Dion, but her then husband, producer and co-writer “Mutt” Lange convinced her to keep it for herself, which was probably a good idea because it was a #1 hit

During the 1970s, Bonnie Raitt was a frequent session player and collaborator with artists, including Jackson Browne, The Pointer Sisters, and Leon Russell. By the early 90s, she had already racked up six Top 10 singles, but in 1994, Bonnie

The Christmas Album was Neil Diamond’s 20th record and his first to feature holiday music. Included are versions of The Christmas Song, Jingle Bell Rock, Silent Night and one that Neil Diamond said he wrote to reflect his feeling that

In 1994, Mariah Carey released her first holiday album, Merry Christmas. The lead off single would end up hitting the Adult Contemporary chart five times: in ’94, ’95 ’97, 2000 and in 2011 as a duet with Justin Bieber. Receiving

Des’ree was nominated for Best Female Video at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards, but lost to Madonna’s Take a Bow. Madonna also kept her out of the #1 spot on the Adult Contemporary chart reaching a peak of #2.