Which artist won the 1985 Grammy for Album of the Year with Can't Slow Down?

Lionel Richie won the 1985 Grammy for Album of the Year with Can't Slow Down.

Released in 1983, Can't Slow Down was Richie’s second solo studio album after leaving the Commodores. It blended pop, R&B, soul, and dance music, helping him become one of the decade’s most successful mainstream artists.

The album produced major singles including “All Night Long (All Night),” “Hello,” “Stuck on You,” and “Penny Lover.” Its accessible production and varied songwriting appealed to audiences across several musical markets.

Richie’s win came at the 27th Grammy Awards. The same album also won Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, for James Anthony Carmichael and Richie. The victory is distinct from Michael Jackson’s Album of the Year win for Thriller at the previous ceremony.