1995
in MusicAlbums
16
Artists
14
Milestones
14
Notable Releases
Alone in His Presence
CeCe WinansHer debut solo album that earned a Grammy Award and two Dove Awards, establishing her as a solo artist and third gospel album to sell over one million units.
Con te partirò
Andrea BocelliA duet with Sarah Brightman from his second album Bocelli, which became one of the best-selling singles of all time and was retitled 'Time to Say Goodbye' for international release.
Check Yes or No
George StraitA number-one hit from his career retrospective box set 'Strait Out of the Box,' one of the top-selling box sets ever with 8 million shipments in the United States.
Tragic Kingdom
Gwen StefaniNo Doubt's breakthrough third album featuring iconic singles "Don't Speak," "Just a Girl," and "Spiderwebs," selling over 16 million copies worldwide
Post
BjorkAn eclectic album showcasing Björk's genre-defying approach, incorporating elements of electronic, jazz, and avant-garde music. Critically acclaimed for its innovative sonic landscape.
Any Man of Mine
Shania TwainFirst Country Top 10 and No. 1 hit single from The Woman in Me that cracked the Top 40 on Billboard Hot 100
The Woman in Me
Shania TwainBreakthrough album that sold over 12 million copies in the US by 2007 and was certified Diamond by RIAA
Dear Mama
Tupac ShakurLead single from Me Against the World, most successful single topping Hot Rap Singles chart
Me Against the World
Tupac ShakurThird album commonly ranked among greatest, most influential rap albums, debuted at No. 1
Scream
Janet JacksonA duet collaboration with her brother Michael Jackson that debuted at number five on the Hot 100, with its music video costing $7 million and winning the 1996 Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video.
Significant Milestones
Solo career launch
Grammy WinReleased debut solo album "Alone in His Presence," earning a Grammy Award and establishing herself as a solo artist in gospel music.
Mainstream Music Video Debut
DebutReleased "Gotta Have Love" from *More Than a Melody* album, which gained mainstream notoriety and became her first music video.
NSYNC Formation
AchievementTimberlake recruited JC Chasez and joined the boy band NSYNC, which would become one of the best-selling boy bands of all time with over 70 million records sold worldwide.
Tragic Kingdom Release
AchievementNo Doubt released Tragic Kingdom, which became a massive commercial success with over 16 million copies sold worldwide and multiple hit singles including "Don't Speak" and "Just a Girl."
