Adele Named Top Artist Of The Year By Billboard

Adele may be [uuid=395c709a-d518-4541-93ca-15c4a5eb6b58]Rihannawas second in the 2012 top artist category, while Taylor Swiftwas in third place.

Other big winners included Drake - who was crowned top male artist by the music publication - with Maroon 5 being named the top group.

One Directionalso took home a gong, picking up the prize for top new artist, while Mumford & Sons topped the rock, alternative and folk album and artist categories

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