Lady Gaga had a big year: She received eight wax figures modeled after her in Madame Trussads locations around the world, sold millions of albums and received countless awards. Now, due to so much success, Gaga has been named Artist of the Year by Billboard.
Lady Gaga’s first and second albums The Fame (2008) and The Fame Monster (2009) ranked 4th and 13th on the year end Billboard 200 charts. She released four singles, which appeared on the Hot 100 songs roundup.
Lady Gaga is one of only seven female artists to receive this honor since the creation of the top overall artist category in 1981. Those artists include Taylor Swift in 2009, LeAnn Rimes in 1997, Alanis Morissette in 1996, Mariah Carey in 1991, Whitney Houston in 1986 and Madonna in 1985. Lady Gaga is also one of the fastest artist to go from top new artist to top artist, other than Chris Brown who received both honors at one time. Whitney Houston is the only other artist to achieve this feat back in 1985.
Other artists include Taylor Swift, the No. 2 artist of year the, and Eminem, the No. 3 artist of the year and the top male artist of 2010. Country group Lady Antebellum are the No. 4 artist of the year. Ke$ha was named top new artist of 2010.
Rankings for the year end tally is based on an album's weekly charting sales.
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