World Music Awards 2006

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His Serene Highness (H.S.H.) Prince Albert II of Monaco is patron of the World Music Awards and uses the ceremony to raise awareness and money to help Third World nations.^[1] The awards recognizes the best selling recording artists worldwide. All proceeds of the show fund the Monaco Aide and Presence Foundation, which assists many underdeveloped regions of Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia. ^[2]

Monaco was host city for the first 14 years of the show, but since 2003 the show has traveled to other cities around the world including Las Vegas and Los Angeles.^[3] The 12th Annual World Music Awards was held in London, England and hosted by actress and vocalist Lindsay Lohan on November 15, 2006.^[4]

Performances included a Thriller recreation by Chris Brown and a children's chorus rendition of "We Are the World" with Michael Jackson.^[5] Other performers included Andrea Bocelli, Beyoncé, Bob Sinclar, Dima Bilan, Elissa, Enya, Faithless, Katie Melua, Nelly Furtado, Rihanna and Tokio Hotel.

Presenters included Pamela Anderson, Natalie Imbruglia, Donatella Versace, Sugarbabes, Nicole Richie, Denise Richards and Brian McFadden. ^[6]

The World Music Awards ceremony was televised in 160 countries including the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, Southeast Asia, China, Africa and the Middle East. In the United Kingdom it was broadcast on Channel 4 on November 23, 2006.^[7] In the U.S., ABC Television is the traditional home of the World Music Awards.

[edit] Diamond Award

Michael Jackson at the White House Ceremony to launch the Campaign against Drunk Driving, May 14, 1984, Ronald Reagan Library, Simi Valley, CA.

‎The Diamond Award honors those recording-artists who have sold over 100 million albums during their career. Past recipients include Madonna, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart and Bon Jovi. This year's recipient was Michael Jackson. His most popular album, "Thriller" has sold more than 104 million copies worldwide since its release in 1982 - making it the best selling album of all time.^[8]

[edit] Legend Award

For Outstanding Contribution to R&B music: Mary J. Blige ^[9]

[edit] Winners

[edit] Classical

• World's Best Selling Classical Artist: Andrea Bocelli

[edit] DJ

• World's Best Selling DJ: Bob Sinclar
  • Runners-up: Paul Oakenfold, Fatboy Slim, Shapeshifters and Deep Dish ^[10]

[edit] Latin

• World's Best Selling Latin Artist: Shakira
  • Runners-up: Daddy Yankee, RBD, Mana and Juanes ^[11]

[edit] New

• World's Best Selling New Artist: James Blunt
  • Runners-up: Carrie Underwood, Pussycat Dolls, KT Tunstall and Gnarls Barkley ^[12]

[edit] Pop

• World's Best Selling Pop Artist: Madonna
  • Runners-up: Robbie Williams, James Blunt, Shakira and Justin Timberlake ^[13]

[edit] Pop Rock

• World's Best Selling Pop Rock Artist: Nelly Furtado
  • Runners-up: KT Tunstall, Pink, Gwen Stefani and John Mayer ^[14]

Mary J. Blige live in Charlotte, NC

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[edit] R&B

• World's Best Selling R&B Artist: Beyoncé
  • Runners-up: Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Jamie Foxx and Chris Brown ^[15]

[edit] Rap Hip Hop

• World's Best Selling Rap Hip Hop Artist: Kanye West
  • Runners-up: Sean Paul, T.I., Busta Rhymes and Chamillionaire ^[16]

[edit] Rock

• World's Best Selling Rock Artist: Nickelback
  • Runners-up: Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day and Keane ^[17]

[edit] Regional Awards

• Best Selling Arabic Artist: Elissa
• Best Selling Barbadian Artist: Rihanna
• Best Selling British Artist: Katie Melua
• Best Selling Chinese Artist: Jay Chou
• Best Selling German Artist: Tokio Hotel
• Best Selling Irish Artist: Enya
• Best Selling Italian Artist: Andrea Bocelli
• Best Selling Middle Eastern Artist: Elissa ^[18]
• Best Selling Russian Artist: Dima Bilan
• Best Selling U.K. Artist: James Blunt
• Best Selling U.S. Artist: Madonna

[edit] External Links

• The 2006 World Music Awards at the Internet Movie Database

[edit] References

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