One year after pop divas like Britney Spears, Adele and Lady Gaga ruled the 2011 Billboard.com Readers' Poll, Madonna dominated the competition in the 2012 edition of our year-end fan forum. Once Billboard.com readers weighed in on their favorite artists, songs and albums over the past 12 months, Madonna emerged as the 2012 MVP, and came out on top in four other categories.
2012 MVP (Favorite Artist)
1. Madonna (26%)
Favorite Billboard 200 No. 1
1. Madonna 'MDNA' (12%)
Best Tour
1. Madonna (43%)
Best TV Performance
1. Madonna at the Super Bowl (38%)
Most Memorable Feud
1. Madonna vs. Lady Gaga (57%)
From Billboard.com - thanks to Michael
I'm a diehard fan, so I'm happy M came out on top, but top album?? really? it didn't do very well so it's clear that some hardcore M fans were voting multiple times. it's a good thing. shows she still has a strong fan base, but it's clear that this is not representative of the mainstream audience.
Posted by: Patrick | Thursday, 20 December 2012 at 09:55 PM
I voted for all For MADONNA I don't like LADY FLOPGA!!!
Posted by: Al | Thursday, 20 December 2012 at 04:18 PM
Aside from the 'Best TV Performance'(well deserved)& 'Best Tour' (perhaps), I'm surprised that Madonna won in so many categories for 2012. I Love Madonna so I'm a little biased but it appeared globally that many people seemed 'indifferent' towards Madonna in 2012 & suddenly now she's their favorite artist that made their favourite 2012 album etc!?! If the 'MDNA'(LP) was the reader's favourite album for 2012, then why didn't more people support the album & singles, & demand radio airplay??? Despite being a fan I found the album to be a let down & I hoped its reception would act as a catalyst for Madonna to musically reassess things & make a better LP next time around- this is less likely to happen now she is winning awards for her 'MDNA' (LP) etc. Nevertheless, I'm glad Madonna's still even in the game & I Hope she has a Bright Future- Elton must be hopping mad when he hears about these award results!!
Posted by: ngl | Thursday, 20 December 2012 at 04:12 PM
i doubt any other female artist today would be as successful at that age...ever! including lady dada.
Posted by: Darksky | Thursday, 20 December 2012 at 06:41 AM
THE one and ONLY Queen of pop ladies and gentlemen....... Madonna!
Posted by: jeffrey | Wednesday, 19 December 2012 at 09:35 PM
AWESOME!! Does anyone know about favorite video?? I voted for 'Girl Gone Wild' repeatedly!!
Posted by: Trish | Wednesday, 19 December 2012 at 08:34 PM