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06/11/2007, 06h22
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Press Release – 04/11/07
WORLD MUSIC AWARDS
MONTE-CARLO
2007 AWARDS LIST AND FINAL COMMUNIQUE
November 4th 2007 marked the 19th World Music Awards, back in the Principality of Monaco for the first time in several years.
An emotion charged evening was highlighted by performances by the world’s top recording artists, who received awards not by jury vote, but as recognition for their worldwide sales.
MAIN AWARDS:
Legend Award for Outstanding Contribution to R&B
Legend Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music – Celine Dion
World’s Best Selling Pop Female – Rihanna
World’s Best Selling Pop Rock Male Artist – Mika
World’s Best Selling Pop Rock Female Artist – Avril Lavigne
World’s Best Selling DJ – David Guetta
World’s Best Selling R and B Male Artist - Shaggy
Entertainer of the year – Shaggy
World’s Best Selling Hip Hop Artist – 50 Cent
World’s Best Selling Middle Eastern Artist – Amr Diab
World’s Best Selling Latin Group – Mana
BEST SELLING ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD:
Africa – Akon
America – Justin Timberlake
Australia – Silverchair
Britain – Mika
Canada – Avril Lavigne
China – Jay Chou
Netherlands – Within Temptation
France - Christophe Willem
Germany – Cascada
Ireland – U2
Italy – Laura Pausini
Middle East – Amr Diab
Russia – Silver
Spain – Miguel Bose
Scandinavia – Nightwish
TOP AWARDS WINNERS
Mika won four awards in total – the Best selling British Artist, Best selling new artist, Best selling male entertainer and World’s best selling pop rock male artist.
Avril Lavigne won two awards – the best selling pop rock female artist and the best selling Canadian artist.
Akon won three awards – the best selling R&B male artist, best selling African artist and the best selling internet artist.
Emotion and Passion at 2007 Awards Ceremony
In an emotion swept speech, announcing Patti Labelle’s Legend Award for outstanding contribution to R&B music, Ciara named Patti as “the High Priestess of Good Vibrations”. Patti’s benevolent attitude was best summed up with her own words… “It’s not about making money, because I don’t need money, but I need to sing.”
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, presenting Celine Dion’s Legend Award, praised the Canadian artist. According to the Prince, “Her contribution to music is as potent as her courageous voice.”
Official Sponsor – Belstaff
This year’s World Music Awards are proud to be sponsored by the 80-year-old English fashion brand Belstaff, one of the best known companies in its field with many products appearing in Hollywood blockbuster movies including Mission Impossible III, Ocean’s Twelve and The Departed, just to mention a few. Announcing this partnership, Belstaff CEO, Manuele Malenotti said, “The World Music Awards and Belstaff have developed a great partnership and synergy together. The glamour and excitement of the World Music Awards are totally in keeping with our philosophy of timeless fashion and luxury.” More details on www.belstaff.com (http://www.belstaff.com/).
Contacts Television and Radio: Richard BARNES – Barnes Media International: rbarnes@monaco.mc (rbarnes@monaco.mc) Photo Press: Claudia Lang: claudialang1000@hotmail.com (claudialang1000@hotmail.com)
www.worldmusicawards.com (http://www.worldmusicawards.com/)
Press Release – 04/11/07
WORLD MUSIC AWARDS
MONTE-CARLO
2007 AWARDS LIST AND FINAL COMMUNIQUE
November 4th 2007 marked the 19th World Music Awards, back in the Principality of Monaco for the first time in several years.
An emotion charged evening was highlighted by performances by the world’s top recording artists, who received awards not by jury vote, but as recognition for their worldwide sales.
MAIN AWARDS:
Legend Award for Outstanding Contribution to R&B
Legend Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music – Celine Dion
World’s Best Selling Pop Female – Rihanna
World’s Best Selling Pop Rock Male Artist – Mika
World’s Best Selling Pop Rock Female Artist – Avril Lavigne
World’s Best Selling DJ – David Guetta
World’s Best Selling R and B Male Artist - Shaggy
Entertainer of the year – Shaggy
World’s Best Selling Hip Hop Artist – 50 Cent
World’s Best Selling Middle Eastern Artist – Amr Diab
World’s Best Selling Latin Group – Mana
BEST SELLING ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD:
Africa – Akon
America – Justin Timberlake
Australia – Silverchair
Britain – Mika
Canada – Avril Lavigne
China – Jay Chou
Netherlands – Within Temptation
France - Christophe Willem
Germany – Cascada
Ireland – U2
Italy – Laura Pausini
Middle East – Amr Diab
Russia – Silver
Spain – Miguel Bose
Scandinavia – Nightwish
TOP AWARDS WINNERS
Mika won four awards in total – the Best selling British Artist, Best selling new artist, Best selling male entertainer and World’s best selling pop rock male artist.
Avril Lavigne won two awards – the best selling pop rock female artist and the best selling Canadian artist.
Akon won three awards – the best selling R&B male artist, best selling African artist and the best selling internet artist.
Emotion and Passion at 2007 Awards Ceremony
In an emotion swept speech, announcing Patti Labelle’s Legend Award for outstanding contribution to R&B music, Ciara named Patti as “the High Priestess of Good Vibrations”. Patti’s benevolent attitude was best summed up with her own words… “It’s not about making money, because I don’t need money, but I need to sing.”
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, presenting Celine Dion’s Legend Award, praised the Canadian artist. According to the Prince, “Her contribution to music is as potent as her courageous voice.”
Official Sponsor – Belstaff
This year’s World Music Awards are proud to be sponsored by the 80-year-old English fashion brand Belstaff, one of the best known companies in its field with many products appearing in Hollywood blockbuster movies including Mission Impossible III, Ocean’s Twelve and The Departed, just to mention a few. Announcing this partnership, Belstaff CEO, Manuele Malenotti said, “The World Music Awards and Belstaff have developed a great partnership and synergy together. The glamour and excitement of the World Music Awards are totally in keeping with our philosophy of timeless fashion and luxury.” More details on www.belstaff.com (http://www.belstaff.com/).
Contacts Television and Radio: Richard BARNES – Barnes Media International: rbarnes@monaco.mc (rbarnes@monaco.mc) Photo Press: Claudia Lang: claudialang1000@hotmail.com (claudialang1000@hotmail.com)
www.worldmusicawards.com (http://www.worldmusicawards.com/)