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| World Music Awards | |
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| Awarded for | Outstanding achievements in the music industry |
| Country | World |
| First award | 14 April 1989 |
| Final award | 2014 |
| Website | worldmusicawards |
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The World Music Awards was an international award show founded in 1989 under the patronage of Albert II, Prince of Monaco and co-founder/executive producer John Martinotti. The event was based in Monte Carlo. Awards were presented to the world's best-selling artists in a number of categories and to the best-selling artists from each major territory.[1][2] Past winners have included Madonna, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Adele, Gloria Gaynor, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, and Beyoncé[3]
The awards were gold-plated, each depicting an artist holding the world. The event was last held in 2014.[4]
Charity
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Each edition of the World Music Awards builds a hospital, school, or orphanage through the Monaco Aide et Presence Foundation and/or the Combonian Missionary Association, which both assist underdeveloped areas in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America. There are 23 operational centres still saving lives and providing shelter and education for those in need:[5]
Hospitals
- Phulbani, India
- Rominh, Cambodia
- Port-Bouët, Abidjan, Ivory Coast – serves a population of over 170,000 inhabitants
- Butare, Rwanda
- Ed Daein, Sudan
- Rwarangabo, Burundi (health centre)
- Kiota, Niger
- Akamasoa Madagascar
- Mokattam, Egypt – complete renovation and extension of existing hospital
- Maroa, Venezuela (health centre)
Schools
- Coimbatore, India
- Zebizekou, Ivory Coast
- Songon, Ivory Coast
- Kankelena, Mali
- Fetabanoye, Niger
- Akamasoa, Madagascar
Homes
- Coimbatore, India – two homes for abandoned children
- Kalutara, Sri Lanka – home for handicapped girls
- Yaoundé, Cameroon
- Akamasoa, Madagascar – twelve homes
- Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – home for abandoned children
- St. Louis, Haiti
World Music Awards has also paid for five wells to provide clean water in Africa.[6]
Winners
[edit]1989
[edit]- Female Artist of the Year: Belinda Carlisle[7]
- Song of the Year: Milli Vanilli – "Girl You Know It's True"[citation needed]
- Viewers Choice #1 Video: Michael Jackson – "Dirty Diana"[8]
- World's Best Selling Australian Artist: Kate Ceberano[9]
- Legend Award: Barry White[10]
- Hall of Fame: Michael Jackson[citation needed]
1990
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- World's Best Selling Pop Artist: Don Johnson
- World's Best Selling African Artist: Johnny Clegg
- World's Best Selling Australian Artist: Kate Ceberano
- World's Best Selling Austrian Artist: Rainhard Fendrich
- World's Best Selling Belgian Artist: Soulsister
- World's Best Selling Danish Artist: Sanne Salomonsen
- World's Best Selling Dutch Artist: Gerard Joling
- World's Best Selling Finnish Artist: Kirka
- World's Best Selling French Artist: Gipsy Kings
- World's Best Selling German Artist: Sandra
- World's Best Selling Greek Artist: Demis Roussos
- World's Best Selling Irish Artist: Chris de Burgh
- World's Best Selling Israeli Artist: Ofra Haza
- World's Best Selling Italian Artist: Pooh
- World's Best Selling Asian Artist: Southern All Stars
- World's Best Selling Latin Artist: Luis Miguel
- World's Best Selling Norwegian Artist: Dance with a Stranger
- World's Best Selling Portuguese Artist: Amália Rodrigues
- World's Best Selling Russian Artist: Vladimir Presnyakov Jr.
- World's Best Selling Spanish Artist: Mecano
- World's Best Selling Swedish Artist: Jerry Williams
- World's Best Selling Swiss Artist: Yello
- World's Best Selling UK Artist: Tanita Tikaram
- Legend Award: Bob Geldof
- Outstanding Contribution to Music: David Bowie
1994
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Source:[11]
- World's Best Selling Overall Artist: Whitney Houston
- World's Best Selling Female Artist: Whitney Houston
- World's Best Selling Newcomer: Ace of Base
- World's Best Selling R&B Artist: Whitney Houston
- World's Best Selling Pop Artist: Whitney Houston
- World's Best Selling Country Artist: Garth Brooks
- World's Best Selling Jazz Artist: Kenny G
- World's Best Selling Latin Artist: Gloria Estefan
- World's Best Selling African Artist: Dr. Alban
- World's Best Selling Australian Artist: Crowded House
- World's Best Selling Benelux Artist: 2 Unlimited
- World's Best Selling Canadian Artist: Bryan Adams
- World's Best Selling French Artist: Jordy
- World's Best Selling German Artist: Scorpions
- World's Best Selling Greek Artist: Yanni
- World's Best Selling Irish Artist: U2
- World's Best Selling Italian Artist: Eros Ramazzotti
- World's Best Selling Japanese Artist: Chage and Aska
- World's Best Selling Russian Artist: Alexander Malinin
- World's Best Selling Scandinavian Artist: Ace of Base
- World's Best Selling Spanish Artist: Miguel Bosé
- World's Best Selling Swiss Artist: Stephan Eicher
- World's Best Selling UK Artist: Eric Clapton
- World's Best Selling US Artist: Whitney Houston
- Legend Award: Plácido Domingo
- Legend Award: Prince
- Legend Award: Ray Charles
1995
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- World's Best Selling Female Artist: Celine Dion
- World's Best Selling Pop Artist: Mariah Carey
- World's Best Selling Pop Group: Ace of Base
- World's Best Selling Pop Newcomer: Sheryl Crow
- World's Best Selling R&B Artist: Boyz II Men
- World's Best Selling Country Artist: Garth Brooks
- World's Best Selling Jazz Artist: Tony Bennett
- World's Best Selling Latin Artist: Luis Miguel
- World's Best Selling Rock Artist: Bon Jovi
- World's Best Selling African Artist: Youssou N'Dour
- World's Best Selling Australian Artist: INXS
- World's Best Selling Benelux Artist: 2 Unlimited
- World's Best Selling Canadian Artist: Bryan Adams
- World's Best Selling French-Canadian Artist: Celine Dion
- World's Best Selling French Artist: Patricia Kaas
- World's Best Selling German Artist: Marius Müller-Westernhagen
- World's Best Selling Greek Artist: Yanni
- World's Best Selling Irish Artist: The Cranberries
- World's Best Selling Italian Artist: Laura Pausini
- World's Best Selling Japanese Artist: TRF
- World's Best Selling Russian Artist: Dmitry Malikov
- World's Best Selling Scandinavian Artist: Ace of Base
- World's Best Selling Spanish Artist: Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos
- World's Best Selling Swiss Artist: DJ BoBo
- World's Best Selling UK Artist: Pink Floyd
- World's Best Selling US Artist: Mariah Carey
- Legend Award: Stevie Wonder
- Legend Award: Tony Bennett
1996
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- World's Best Selling Male Artist: Michael Jackson
- World's Best Selling Female Artist: Mariah Carey
- World's Best Selling Group: Hootie & the Blowfish
- World's Best Selling New Group: Hootie & the Blowfish
- World's Best Selling Country Male Artist: Garth Brooks
- World's Best Selling Country Female Artist: Shania Twain
- World's Best Selling Pop Male Artist: Michael Jackson
- World's Best Selling Pop Female Artist: Mariah Carey
- World's Best Selling R&B Male Artist: Michael Jackson
- World's Best Selling R&B Female Artist: Mariah Carey
- World's Best Selling Rock Artist: Hootie & the Blowfish
- World's Best Selling African Artist: Lucky Dube
- World's Best Selling Australian Artist: Tina Arena
- World's Best Selling Benelux Artist: André Rieu
- World's Best Selling Canadian Artist: Celine Dion
- World's Best Selling Chinese Artist: Jacky Cheung
- World's Best Selling German Artist: Real McCoy
- World's Best Selling Italian Artist: Zucchero Fornaciari
- World's Best Selling Russian Artist: Philipp Kirkorov
- World's Best Selling Scandinavian Artist: Ace of Base
- World's Best Selling Swiss Artist: DJ BoBo
- World's Best Selling UK Artist: Seal
- World's Best Selling US Group: Hootie & the Blowfish
- World's Best Selling US Male Artist: Michael Jackson
- World's Best Selling US Female Artist: Mariah Carey
- World's Best Selling Album of All Time: Michael Jackson – Thriller
- Legend Award: Diana Ross
2002
[edit]- World's Best Selling Male Artist: Shaggy
- Nominees: Enrique Iglesias, Robbie Williams, Michael Jackson
- World's Best Selling Female Artist: Enya
- Nominees: Britney Spears, Dido, Alicia Keys
- World's Best Selling Group: Destiny's Child
- World's Best Selling New Artist: Alicia Keys
- Nominees: Nelly Furtado, Gorillaz
- World's Best Selling R&B Male Artist: Shaggy
- World's Best Selling R&B Female Artist: Alicia Keys
- World's Best Selling R&B Group: Destiny's Child
- World's Best Selling Classical Artist: Andrea Bocelli
- World's Best Selling Dance Artist: Dido
- World's Best Selling Dance Group: Destiny's Child
- World's Best Selling Latin Male Artist: Enrique Iglesias
- World's Best Selling Latin Female Artist: Jennifer Lopez
- World's Best Selling New Age Artist: Enya
- World's Best Selling Pop Male Artist: Shaggy
- World's Best Selling Pop Female Artist: Dido
- World's Best Selling Pop Group: Destiny's Child
- Nominees: Backstreet Boys, NSYNC
- World's Best Selling Rap Artist: Ja Rule
- World's Best Selling Rap Group: Outkast
- World's Best Selling Rock Artist: Linkin Park
- World's Best Selling Australian Artist: Kylie Minogue[14]
- World's Best Selling Chinese Artist: Nicholas Tse
- World's Best Selling French Artist: Alizée
- World's Best Selling German Artist: Michael Cretu
- World's Best Selling German Group: No Angels
- World's Best Selling Greek Artist: Despina Vandi
- World's Best Selling Italian Artist: Andrea Bocelli
- World's Best Selling Japanese Artist: Ayumi Hamasaki
- World's Best Selling Middle Eastern Artist: Amr Diab
- World's Best Selling Russian Artist: Kristina Orbakaitė
- World's Best Selling Swiss Artist: DJ BoBo
- Legend Award: Gloria Gaynor
Venues
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| Year | Location | Venue |
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| 1989 | Monte Carlo, Monaco | Salle des Etoiles |
| 1990 | ||
| 1991 | ||
| 1992 | ||
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| 1994 | ||
| 1995 | ||
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| 2004 | Las Vegas, United States | Thomas & Mack Center |
| 2005 | Los Angeles, United States | Kodak Theatre |
| 2006 | London, United Kingdom | Earls Court Exhibition Centre |
| 2007 | Monte Carlo, Monaco | Salle des Etoiles |
| 2008 | ||
| 2010 | ||
| 2014 |
Legend Award
[edit]The Legend Award honors top recording artists who have made outstanding contributions to the music industry. Notable winners of the award include:[15]
- Amr Diab
- Barry White
- Bee Gees
- Beyoncé
- Carlos Santana
- Celine Dion
- Chaka Khan
- Cher
- Chris Deburgh
- Cliff Richard
- David Bowie
- Deep Purple
- Destiny's Child
- Diana Ross
- Elton John
- Flo Rida
- George Benson
- Gloria Gaynor
- INXS
- Janet Jackson
- Jennifer Lopez
- Julio Iglesias
- Lionel Richie
- Luciano Pavarotti
- Mariah Carey
- Michael Jackson
- Patti LaBelle
- Placido Domingo
- Prince
- Ray Charles
- Ricky Martin
- Rod Stewart
- Sakis Rouvas
- Status Quo
- Stevie Wonder
- The Scorpions
- Tina Turner
- Tony Bennett
- Whitney Houston
Diamond Award
[edit]The Diamond Award honors top-selling artists who have been certified as selling over 100,000,000 albums throughout their career. It has been awarded to six recipients to date:[15]
- 2002: Rod Stewart
- 2003: Mariah Carey
- 2004: Celine Dion
- 2005: Bon Jovi
- 2006: Michael Jackson
- 2008: The Beatles
Millennium Award
[edit]Two special awards were presented in 2000 to honor the best-selling recording artists at that time.[16] The awards were presented to Michael Jackson[17] and Mariah Carey[18] in the male and female artist award categories, respectively.
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ Gonzalez, Victor (20 December 2012). "World Music Awards 2012 in Miami: Beyonce, Justin Bieber, Jimmy Buffett Nominated". Miami New Times. Archived from the original on 11 July 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ Ranada, Pia (27 March 2013). "Sarah Geronimo nominated in World Music Awards". RAPPLER. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "World Music Awards Red Carpet Pre-Show". Billboard. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ^ "Charity Endeavours". worldmusicawards.com. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "World Music Awards - May 2000". Archived from the original on 3 October 2000. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
- ^ Belinda Carlisle: 1989 World Music Awards Appearance. youtube.com. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "MJ Children Foundation II". facebook.com. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Kate Ceberano". kateceberano.com. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Barry White". facebook.com. 14 April 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "World Music Awards Gaining Stature". books.google.com. 21 May 1994. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ World Music Awards 2002. vk.com. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "World Music Award Winners". books.google.com. 23 April 2002. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "Kylie honoured at World Music Awards". theguardian.com. 7 May 2002. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ a b "World Music Awards :: Awards". Retrieved 6 April 2014.
- ^ "World Music Awards; section entitled "The Awards"". Archived from the original on 3 October 2000. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
- ^ "Michael Jackson Millennium Award". The Big Story. bigstory.ap.org. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- ^ "Winners of the World Music Awards". Société des bains de mer de Monaco. Archived from the original on 15 October 2000. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
