Award-winning songstress Adele released her sophomore album '21' in February of 2011 and over twenty-two months later, the album is still relishing in the praise of critical-acclaim and commercial success with sales passing the 10 million mark.
As a result of her success, the 24-year-old new mom with the unforgettably soulful voice has surpassed the accomplishments of any other female star in 2012 and rightfully earns her title as Celebrity Bug's Woman of the Year (2012).
Major Accomplishments of the Year
- Won 6 Grammy Awards including Album of the Year
- Won 12 Billboard Awards including Top Artist of the Year
- Won 2 Brit Awards including Album of the Year
- Wrote and recorded the theme for the James Bond film, 'Skyfall'
- '21' certified Diamond in U.S. by the RIAA for sales exceeding 10 million
- '21' becomes the fifth best-selling album of all-time in the UK
- Named Songwriter of the Year at 2012 Ivor Novello Awards
- Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World
- '21' holds the female record for most non-consecutive weeks at No.1
As the fifth honoree, she follows in the footsteps of past Woman of the Year: Alicia Keys (2008), Lady Gaga (2009), Carrie Underwood (2010) and Katy Perry (2011).
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