World Music Awards

The World Music Awards is an international awards program that recognizes recording artists using worldwide sales figures and public voting.

Monaco: Monaco is a sovereign city-state on the French Riviera and a constitutional monarchy ruled by the House of Grimaldi. The ceremony was established in Monaco and became closely associated with the principality.
Music sales: Music sales are transactions in which listeners purchase recordings or digital music releases. Sales figures are the program's stated basis for recognizing international commercial success.
Marcel Avram: Marcel Avram is a German concert promoter and music entrepreneur who co-founded the World Music Awards. His international concert work helped shape the awards' cross-border outlook.
Grammy Awards: The Grammy Awards are annual honors presented by the Recording Academy for achievements in music. The Grammys rely on industry voting, unlike the World Music Awards' emphasis on global sales and public voting.
Albert II, Prince of Monaco: Albert II is the sovereign prince of Monaco, succeeding his father Rainier III in 2005. The awards have been held under the patronage of Monaco's ruling prince.
Public voting: Public voting is a process in which members of the public cast votes to select a result or recipient. Audience voting adds a participatory dimension alongside sales-based recognition.
Whitney Houston: Whitney Houston was an American singer and actress known for her powerful vocals and record-setting popular success. Her appearances and honors exemplified the program's celebration of globally prominent recording artists.
American Music Awards: The American Music Awards are annual honors for popular music based on public voting and commercial performance. They also foreground audience popularity but focus chiefly on the United States market.
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry: The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry is a trade organization representing the recorded music industry worldwide. Its international sales data provides a reference point for the program's global-recognition premise.
Worldwide chart: A worldwide chart aggregates music rankings or sales across multiple national markets. Cross-border rankings help make the awards' global categories possible.

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