By Osagie Alonge
The late Whitney Houston was given a grand honour at the recently held 2012 Billboard Music Awards which took place on Sunday, May 20, 2012.
The ‘Queen of Pop’ who received the Billboard Millennium Award was honored with a tribute led off by comedian Whoopi Goldberg with performances from singer-songwriter John Legend who rendered Houston’s ‘Greatest love of all’ and R&B singer Jordin Sparks’ engaging version of the classic ‘I will always love you’.
‘I adored Whitney Houston. What all performers want and need and should get is love, and many of us here loved Whitney, and even if you’re one of those who didn’t show the love to Whitney, now is your chance, because tonight, that’s what we’re doing: We’re going to be giving Whitney the greatest love of all’, Whoopi Goldberg said.
The tribute continued with a speech from Whitney’s sister-in-law, Pat Houston and ended with a very emotional message from the singer’s daughter Bobbi Kristina who said ‘I just really want to say thank you to everyone who supported us through it all. Thank you so much for showing that much love, ’cause she deserved it. There will never be another one, ever. I thank you so much’.
The biggest winner of night was recording artist and songwriter Adele who bagged a total of seven awards including ‘Top Artiste of the Year’.
Check out the full winners list below…
Top Artist: Adele
Top New Artist: Wiz Khalifa
Top Male Artist: Lil Wayne
Top Female Artist: Adele
Top Duo/Group: LMFAO
Top Billboard 200 Artist: Adele
Top Hot 100 Artist: Adele
Top Digital Songs Artist: Adele
Top Radio Songs Artist: Adele
Top Touring Artist: U2
Top Social Artist: Justin Bieber
Top Streaming Artist: Rihanna
Top Digital Media Artist: Adele
Top Pop Artist: Adele
Top R&B Artist: Chris Brown
Top Rap Artist: Lil Wayne
Top Country Artist: Lady Antebellum
Top Rock Artist: Coldplay
Top Alternative Artist: Coldplay
Top Latin Artist: Shakira
Top Dance Artist: Lady GaGa
Top Christian Artist: Casting Crowns
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