World Music Awards facts for kids
Quick facts for kids World Music Awards |
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| Country | World |
| First awarded | 14 April 1989 |
| Last awarded | 2014 |
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The World Music Awards is a big international music award show. It started in 1989 with the support of Albert II, Prince of Monaco. The main event takes place in Monte Carlo. These awards celebrate the world's most popular music artists. They honor artists who have sold the most music in different categories and in different countries.
Mariah Carey has won the most World Music Awards, with nineteen wins! People can vote for nine of the awards online. The trophies are gold-plated and show an artist holding the world. The last World Music Awards show was held in 2014.
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Helping Others
Each time the World Music Awards are held, they help build something important. They might build a hospital, a school, or a home for children. They do this through groups like the Monaco Aide et Presence Foundation and the Combonian Missionary Association. These groups help areas in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America that need support.
There are 23 places that are still open and helping people. They save lives, offer shelter, and provide education.
Hospitals
- Phulbani, India
- Rominh, Cambodia
- Port Bouet, Abidjan, Ivory Coast – helps over 170,000 people
- Butare, Rwanda
- El Daein, Darfur
- Rwarangabo, Burundi (a health center)
- Teberent (a health center)
- Kiota, Niger
- Akamasoa Madagascar
- Mokatam, Egypt – a hospital that was fully updated and made bigger
- Maroa, Venezuela (a health center)
Schools
- Coimbatore, India
- Zebizekou, Ivory Coast
- Songon, Ivory Coast
- Kankelena Mali
- Fetabanoye, Niger
- Akamasoa Madagascar
Homes
- Coimbatore, India – two homes for children who don't have families
- Katukuranda, Sri Lanka – a home for girls with disabilities
- Yaounde, Cameroon
- Akamasoa Madagascar – twelve homes
- Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – a home for children who don't have families
- St. Louis, Haiti
The World Music Awards have also paid for five wells. These wells provide clean water in Africa.
Award Shows Over the Years
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| 1989 | Monte Carlo, Monaco | Salle des Etoiles |
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| 2004 | Las Vegas, United States | Thomas & Mack Center |
| 2005 | Los Angeles, United States | Kodak Theatre |
| 2006 | London, United Kingdom | Earls Court Exhibition Centre |
| 2007 | Monte Carlo, Monaco | Salle des Etoiles |
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Legend Award
The Legend Award honors top music artists. These artists have made amazing contributions to the music world over many years. Some famous winners of this award include:
- Amr Diab
- Aydin Kazemizad
- Barry White
- Bee Gees
- Beyoncé
- Carlos Santana
- Celine Dion
- Chaka Khan
- Cher
- Chris Deburgh
- Cliff Richard
- David Bowie
- Deep Purple
- Destiny's Child
- Diana Ross
- Elton John
- Flo Rida
- George Benson
- Gloria Gaynor
- INXS
- Janet Jackson
- Jennifer Lopez
- Julio Iglesias
- Lionel Richie
- Luciano Pavarotti
- Mariah Carey
- Michael Jackson
- Patti LaBelle
- Placido Domingo
- Prince
- Ray Charles
- Ricky Martin
- Rod Stewart
- Sakis Rouvas
- Status Quo
- Stevie Wonder
- The Scorpions
- Tina Turner
- Tony Bennett
- Whitney Houston
Diamond Award
The Diamond Award celebrates artists who have sold over 100,000,000 (100 million) albums in their career. Only a few artists have received this special award:
- 2002: Rod Stewart
- 2003: Mariah Carey
- 2004: Celine Dion
- 2005: Bon Jovi
- 2006: Michael Jackson
- 2008: The Beatles
Millennium Award
In the year 2000, two special Millennium Awards were given out. These awards honored the best-selling male and female artists at that time. Michael Jackson won the award for male artists, and Mariah Carey won for female artists.
See also
In Spanish: World Music Awards para niños
