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2008 World Music Awards

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The 20th annual World Music Awards was held on 9 November 2008 in Monaco. Awards are given based on worldwide sales figures for that year. The ceremony was hosted by actor Jesse Metcalfe and singer Michelle Williams.[1]

Performers

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Nominees

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Below is a list of all the nominees for each award, the winners are in bold.

World's Best Selling Record Act

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World's Best Selling Pop Female Artist

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World's Best Selling Pop Male Artist

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World's Best Selling Pop/Rock Female Artist

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World's Best Selling Pop/Rock Male Artist

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World's Best Selling Rock Act

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World's Best Selling R&B Female

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World's Best Selling R&B Male

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World's Best Selling New R&B Act

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World's Best Selling New Act

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World's Best Selling Hip Hop/Rap Artist

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World's Best DJ

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World's Best Selling Latin Performer

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Legend Awards

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Diamond Award

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Outstanding Contribution to the Arts

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Special Achievement Award

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Outstanding Contribution to the Music Industry

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Regional Awards

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International telecasts

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "World Music Awards 2008". Archived from the original on 29 June 2009. Retrieved 6 February 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Lucy (10 November 2008). "Leona Lewis, Amy Winehouse and Coldplay win at the World Music Awards". Archived from the original on 14 March 2009. Retrieved 6 February 2009.
  3. ^ "MARIAH CAREY – CAREY AND KNOWLES LEAD WORLD MUSIC AWARDS". contactmusic.com. 10 November 2008. Archived from the original on 2 March 2009. Retrieved 6 February 2009.
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