Adele makes Billboard history, named 2011 top artist

Adele makes Billboard history, named 2011 top artist
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Summary Adele made Billboard history when she became the first female singer to be named top artist.

British singer Adele made Billboard history when she became the first female singer to be named top artist, have the top album, 21, and score the top single, Rolling in the Deep, all in one year.The 23-year-old chanteuse was followed in the top artist group by No. 2 Rihanna, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga in that order, while Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Bruno Mars rounded out the top ten.

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