Every year the artists strive more and more to make a place in the lists (charts) of all countries, and that does not leave out the United Kingdom, one of the most important countries in terms of sales we speak. The set of islands has brought too powerful artists, all of them being super successful.
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Amy Winehouse, The Beatles, Ed Sheeran and Coldplay are some examples but, Adele is without a doubt on the podium.
Celebrating Women in Music also provides the opportunity to revisit iconic and influential women’s albums, from early pioneers to current legends, and target the exciting female artists of the future. It also highlights the role of women within the wider music community, including songwriters and producers who are often overlooked.
Additionally, to coincide with the announcement, The Official Charts Company reveals that Adele is the UK’s top-selling artist since 2000, leading a Top 10 that also includes iconic acts like Kylie, Britney Spears and many more. Together, the 10 artists have sold more than 72 million albums including their streaming equivalent.
See the actual TOP 10:
1) Adele
2) P!nk
3) Madonna
4) Rihanna
5) Dido
6) Amy Winehouse
7) Kylie Minogue
8) Beyoncé
9) Britney Spears
10) Lady Gaga
The 10 best-selling albums of the last century in the UK:
1) Adele – ‘21‘
2) Amy Winehouse – ‘Back to Black‘
3) Adele – ‘25‘
4) Leona Lewis – ‘Spirit‘
5) Lady Gaga – ‘The Fame‘
6) Dido – ‘No Angel‘
7) Dido – ‘Life For Rent‘
8) Norah Jones – ‘Come Away With Me‘
9) Adele – ‘19‘
10) Emeli Sandé – ‘Our Version of Events‘
