By: Amanda Anderson-Niles
Congratulations are definitely in order for music’s rising star Bruno Mars. The singer was recently named Billboard’s Artist of the year and we certainly agree with the publication’s choice.
However, Billboard was very clear in why they decided that Bruno deserved the honor despite multiple artists having a pretty special year.
Bruno’s latest album “Unorthodox Jukebox” commanded a steady presence on the Billboard 200 following its number 2 debut December 2012. The artist even remained on the top 20 every week since then through the publication’s September 14 issue. And what’s even more impressive is the album actually hit number one in its 12th week.
To date, “Unorthodox Jukebox” has sold a whopping 1.8 million copies according to Nielsen Soundscan.
And Bruno’s got a big 2014 coming up too considering he is the headline act for the 2014 Super Bowl Half Time show.
Congrats to Bruno Mars.
Here’s the rest of the honorees of Billboard’s Year in Music issue:
#1 Artist: Bruno Mars
#1 New Artist/Group: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
#1 Female: Taylor Swift (today is also her 24th birthday!)
#1 Male: Bruno Mars
#1 Duo/Group: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
#1 Hot 100 Artist: Bruno Mars
#1 Billboard 200 Artist: Justin Timberlake
#1 Billboard 200 Album: The 20/20 Experience
#1 Latin Artist: Jenni Rivera
#1 R&B/Hip Hop Artist (Overall): Justin Timberlake
#1 R&B/Hip Hop Female Artist: Rihanna
#1 R&B/Hip Hop Male Artist: Justin Timberlake
#1 R&B/Hip Hop Duo/Group: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
#1 New R&B/Hip Hop Artist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Well deserved!
He’s so talented. I’m glad he’s getting the recognition he deserves. Loved the album.
Yes! Love me some Bruno Mars.
I still haven’t heard the whole album yet. I need to sit down and listen to it. I keep hearing so many good things about this dude.
It’s a GREAT album.
He’s amazing. Congrats to him.
He’s killing it right now. I’m so happy for him.
That’s what’s up! He damn sure deserved it.
I’m confused as to why they are calling Rihanna R&B tho…she’s pop all the way.
Yes I love Bruno Mars his albums are really good. Especially Unorthodox Jukebox that is one of my fave albums of the year. This was well deserved congrats Bruno Mars!
I love him. He’s very talented and knows how to make great albums. Kudos!
I love, love, love Bruno Mars!!!!. This is definitely well deserved.
So proud of him, all of his music is amazing ^_^