World Music Awards Honors Avril Lavigne, Akon
Monaco, France was the scene for the World Music Awards last night. And it was an event to behold, honoring music’s best in 2007.
As a newcomer to the industry, Mika made a huge showing, taking home awards for best-selling pop/rock artist, best-selling British artist, best-selling new artist, and best-selling male entertainer. Sheesh!
Akon also made waves in Monaco. He was awarded the best-selling R&B Male artist honor, as well as best-selling African Artist, and best-selling internet artist.
Celine Dion was given the coveted Legend Award, while Avril Lavigne took home the honors for best-selling pop/rock female artist and best-selling Canadian artist.
The official list is:
Legend Award - Celine Dion
Best-selling new artist - Mika
Best-selling male entertainer - Mika
Best-selling female entertainer - Rihanna
Best-selling R+B male artist - Akon
Best-selling pop/rock male artist - Mika
Best-selling pop/rock female artist - Avril Lavigne
Best-selling Latin group - Mana
Best-selling British artist - Mika
Best-selling Canadian artist - Avril Lavigne
Best-selling African Artist - Akon
Best-selling Italian artist - Laura Pausini
Best-selling German artist - Cascada
Best-selling Middle Eastern artist - Amr Diab
Best-selling Internet artist - Akon.
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To watch Avril’s WMA performance - Click Here!
To see the entire gallery from the World Music Awards (November 4) - Click Here!
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