If 1982 was the genre’s low point in terms of pop success, by 1985 more than one third of all the hits on the Billboard Hot 100 were of urban radio origin. Even Prince’s “1999” single ...
After being told he was too traditional, he found a hit song with "1982" and then "On the Other Hand" and quickly became the hottest young country artist in America. He was adored by fans of ...