The genre gained more credibility during the 1980s with the appearance of writer/director John Hughes.

His genre and historical paintings gained him considerable credit.

The genre has gained importance both as a literary form, and as a means of collective expression.

The song was a success throughout Europe and the genre soon gained prominence.

But the extraordinary growth of a site called LiveJournal suggests that the genre might be gaining ground in the mainstream.

At the same time, by the middle of the 18th century another genre was gaining popularity in France: opéra comique.

The genre soon gained mainstream popularity and in mid-2005 artists from other southern states such as Tennessee began to emerge with this style.

This genre gained national popularity during the 1930s and 1940s, while the nation was still under Portuguese colonial rule.

The genre gained international appeal partly because of its accessibility.

Those concerns aside, the genre is gaining supporters.