Best of...The 1990s

Besides the greatest songs of the 90s, there were alot of other great artists and achievements that made the 90s one great decade. From one hit wonders, to powerhouse artists, to promising newcomers, let's review all the best parts of music in the 1990s (in my opinion):

Overall Popularity:

Artist of the Decade-Mariah Carey

Male Artist of the Decade-Boyz II Men

Best Song-"I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston

Best Album-"Jagged Little Pill" by Alanis Morisette


By Genre:

Best Pop Artist-Goo Goo Dolls

Best Pop Song-"Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls

Best Rock Artist-No Doubt

Best Rock Song-"Don't Speak" by No Doubt

Best Rap Artist-The Notorious B.I.G.

Best Rap Song-"Ice, Ice, Baby" by Vanilla Ice

Best R&B Artist-TLC

Best R&B Song-"Waterfalls" by TLC

Best Dance Artist-Ace of Base

Best Dance/Club Song-"Vogue" by Madonna

Best Country Artist-Shania Twain

Best Country Song-"All I Wanna Do" by Sheryl Crow

Best Indie Artist-Liz Phair

Best Indie/Alternative Song-"Hand in my Pocket" by Alanis Morisette

Best New Age Artist-Enya

Best New Age Song-"Caribbean Blue" by Enya


Miscellaneous:

Best One Hit Wonder-"The Macarena" by Los Del Rio

Best Collaboration-"When You Believe" by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston

Best Group/Band-TLC

Best New Artists-Sheryl Crow, Ace of Base, Mariah Carey, Shania Twain, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Alanis Morisette, Green Day, and Jewel

Most Controversial Artist-Madonna

Best Comeback-Cher

Best Wallflower-Donna Lewis

Best Christian Artist-Sixpence None the Richer

Best Break-Up Song-"You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morisette


Honorable Mentions:

Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Green Day, and Goo Goo Dolls-Awesome rock bands

"I Love You Always Forever", "What is Love?", "Baby Got Back", "Torn", "Bittersweet Symphony", "Jump", "Whoomp! There it is", and "I'm Too Sexy"-One hit wonders that are also very awesome!

Celine Dion-Best Canadian artist, and Best Soundtrack song for "My Heart Will Go On"

Faith Hill-Best Country-Pop crossover

Spice Girls-Best artist from across the pond

Whitney Houston and Madonna-Best at keeping their presence known past the 80s

Elton John-Best re-mix of a song for "Candle in the Wind"

LeAnn Rimes-Best young artist (she was 15 when she released "How Do I Live")

The 1990s-The Best Decade for Big Ballads and quality pop music!