The 20th annual World Music Awards was held on 9 November 2008 in Monaco. Awards were given based on worldwide sales figures for that year. The ceremony was hosted by actor Jesse Metcalfe and singer Michelle Williams.
Performers
Nominees
Below is a list of all the nominees for each award, the winners are in bold.
World's Best-Selling Recording Act
World's Best-Selling Pop Female Artist
World's Best-Selling Pop Male Artist
World's Best-Selling Pop/Rock Female Artist
World's Best-Selling Pop/Rock Male Artist
World's Best-Selling Rock Act
World's Best-Selling R&B Artist
World's Best-Selling R&B Male
World's Best-Selling New R&B Act
World's Best-Selling New Act
World's Best-Selling Hip Hop/Rap Artist
World's Best DJ
World's Best-Selling Latin Performer
Biggest Internet Artist
Legend Awards
Diamond Award
Outstanding Contribution to the Arts
Special Achievement Award
Outstanding Contribution to the Music Industry
Regional Awards
International telecasts
*: Channel 4
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