Adele Makes Billboard History

British singer tops artist, album and singles list in a single year...
10:52, Sunday, 11 December 2011

British singer Adele has made Billboard history by becoming the first female singer to top the artist, album and singles list in the same year.

The singer beat Rihanna, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga to the US magazine's Best Artist accolade, as well as scoring with 21 as the top album and Rolling In The Deep, which fought off opposition from LMFAO's Party Rock Anthem, Katy Perry's Firework and Pitbull's Give Me Everything, to land the top single spot.

Tye Corner, editor of Billboard.com, said: "Her success is really inspiring because it shows that there is still room in the music industry for an artist to make it with true, raw talent.

"It's not necessarily always about the outrageous outfits or flashy videos, but an amazing voice coupled with the right song still has the ability to turn the ears of millions of people and keep them interested."

Speaking about her recent success, Adele told Billboard: "I think one of the things that sets me apart from other artists who have had the same kind of success is that my life isn't speculated about by the media.

"I'm incredibly private but I'm also incredibly honest, and I think that creates a kind of 'meet in the middle' respectable ground."

It's been a momentous week for Adele, with six Grammy nominations and now a Billboard clean sweep to her name.

Not bad for a 23-year-old Brit.

Congratulations to Adele!

Good job!