2008 World Music Awards

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

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Performers

Nominees

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

World's Best-Selling Recording Act

World's Best-Selling Pop Female Artist

World's Best-Selling Pop Male Artist

World's Best-Selling Pop/Rock Female Artist

World's Best-Selling Pop/Rock Male Artist

World's Best-Selling Rock Act

World's Best-Selling R&B Artist

World's Best-Selling R&B Male

World's Best-Selling New R&B Act

World's Best-Selling New Act

World's Best-Selling Hip Hop/Rap Artist

World's Best DJ

World's Best-Selling Latin Performer

Biggest Internet Artist

Legend Awards

Diamond Award

Outstanding Contribution to the Arts

Special Achievement Award

Outstanding Contribution to the Music Industry

Regional Awards

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International telecasts

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "World Music Awards 2008". Archived from the original on 29 June 2009. Retrieved 6 February 2009.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 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.
  4. ↑ "World Music Awards". TVSA. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  5. ↑ "Coldplay Crowned World's Biggest Act". CBS News . New York City. 10 November 2008. Archived from the original on 25 December 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
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