World Music Awards 2007

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The 19th Annual World Music Awards was held November 4, 2007 in Monaco for the first time in several years. Awards were presented based on record sales rather than any vote. All proceeds from the evening were donated to the construction of a hospital in Darfur. The show was hosted by Julian McMahon. Performers included Akon, Amr Diab, Avril Lavigne, Cascada, Celine Dion, Ciara, Laura Pausini, Maná and Rihanna.

[edit] Legend Awards

Patti LaBelle singing at the memorial service for the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia, February 6, 2003.
Patti LaBelle singing at the memorial service for the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia, February 6, 2003.

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  • Outstanding contribution to R & B: Patti Labelle
    • In an emotional speech, announcing Patti Labelle’s Legend Award for outstanding contribution to R&B music, Ciara named Patti as “the High Priestess of Good Vibrations.” [1] 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.” [2]
  • Outstanding Contribution to Music: Celine Dion
    • 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.” [3]

[edit] Entertainer of the year

[edit] Winners

[edit] DJ

[edit] Internet

  • World's Best Selling Internet Artist: Akon

[edit] Latin

  • World's Best Selling Latin Group: Maná

[edit] New

  • Best Selling New Artist: Mika

[edit] Pop

[edit] Pop Rock

  • World's Best Selling Pop Rock Female Artist: Avril Lavigne
  • World's Best Selling Pop Rock Male Artist: Mika

[edit] Rap Hip Hop

  • World's Best Selling Rap Hip Hop Artist: 50 Cent

[edit] R&B

Akon Charlotte, North Carolina, May 12, 2007.
Akon Charlotte, North Carolina, May 12, 2007.
  • World's Best Selling R&B Female Artist: Rihanna
  • World's Best Selling R&B Male Artist: Akon

[edit] Regional Awards

[edit] Top Award Winners

  • Akon won three awards: (1) Best Selling R&B Male Artist, (2) Best Selling African Artist and (3) Best Selling Internet Artist
  • Mika won three awards: (1) Best Selling British Artist, (2) Best Selling New Artist and (3) Best Selling Pop /Rock Male Artist.
  • Rihanna won three awards: (1) Entertainer of the Year, (2) Best Selling R&B Female Artist, and (3) Best Selling Pop Female Artist
  • Avril Lavigne won two awards: (1) Best Selling Pop Rock Female Artist and (2) Best Selling Canadian Artist.
  • Justin Timberlake won two awards: (1) World's Best Selling Pop Male Artist and (2) Best Selling American Artist.
  • Maná won two awards: (1) World's Best Selling Latin Group and (2) Best Selling Latin American Artist.

[edit] Official Sponsor

This year’s World Music Awards was 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.”

[edit] References

  1. ^ WORLD MUSIC AWARDS (2007-04-11). "2007 AWARDS LIST AND FINAL COMMUNIQUE". Press release. Retrieved on 2008-02-11.
  2. ^ WORLD MUSIC AWARDS (2007-04-11). "2007 AWARDS LIST AND FINAL COMMUNIQUE". Press release. Retrieved on 2008-02-11.
  3. ^ WORLD MUSIC AWARDS (2007-04-11). "2007 AWARDS LIST AND FINAL COMMUNIQUE". Press release. Retrieved on 2008-02-11.

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