Jon Bon Jovi wins Best Original Song Blaze of Glory

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**Jon Bon Jovi Wins Best Original Song for "Blaze of Glory" | The Story Behind the Hit**

Did you know that **Jon Bon Jovi** won **Best Original Song** for his 1990 hit **"Blaze of Glory"**? This iconic track, written for the movie *Young Guns II*, wasn’t just a massive success—it cemented **Bon Jovi’s frontman** as a powerhouse beyond the band. In this video, we break down the story of **how Jon Bon Jovi went solo, why he wrote "Blaze of Glory," and how the song dominated the charts and awards**.

Following the massive success of **Bon Jovi’s** albums *Slippery When Wet* and *New Jersey*, Jon stepped away from the band to create something different. Inspired by **Emilio Estevez and the Wild West outlaw spirit**, he delivered a **hard rock-meets-Western anthem** that resonated with fans of **hair metal, glam rock, and classic 80s rock**.

Not only did "Blaze of Glory" hit **#1 on the Billboard Hot 100**, but it also earned **a Golden Globe win and an Academy Award nomination**. How did this song shape Jon Bon Jovi’s career? Let’s break it all down!

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