Mariah Carey vs Celine Dion vs Toni Braxton: 1996's Main Pop Girl

Who was the Main Pop Girl of 1996? In this deep dive, we analyze the battle between Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Alanis Morissette, and Toni Braxton. While 1995 was chaotic, 1996 became the "Year of the Power Ballad," defined by massive albums like Falling Into You, Waiting To Exhale, Daydream, Jagged Little Pill, and Secrets.

We break down how Celine Dion conquered the globe with the Atlanta Olympics, why Alanis Morissette swept the Grammys, and the tragic financial reality behind Toni Braxton’s "Un-Break My Heart." Plus, we explain why the Spice Girls aren't included in this ranking and how Mariah Carey finally lost her historic Number One streak.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 The Year of the Ballad
0:15 1996 Cultural Context (Independence Day, Tupac, Macarena)
1:27 Mariah Carey's Massive Sales Week
2:36 Why The Spice Girls Aren't The "Main Pop Girl"
3:24 The R&B Soundtrack Phenomenon (Waiting to Exhale)
4:00 Madonna's "You'll See" & Evita
4:41 Contender 1: Toni Braxton (The Heartbreak Icon)
6:05 The Bankruptcy Scandal: How Toni Went Broke
6:36 Contender 2: Alanis Morissette (The Rock Rebel)
7:03 The Grammy Sweep & Jagged Little Pill Stats
8:14 Contender 3: Celine Dion (The Global Juggernaut)
9:06 The Jim Steinman Connection (Meat Loaf & Bonnie Tyler)
9:40 The Atlanta Olympics Performance
10:10 The Verdict: Who Won 1996?
11:10 1997 Teaser: Mariah, Janet, and The Velvet Rope

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