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The Tony Awards, honoring distinguished achievement in Broadway theater, were presented on June 10, 2007.Play: The Coast of UtopiaMusical: Spring AwakeningRevival—Play: Journey's EndRevival—Musical: CompanyActor—Play: Frank Langella, Frost/NixonActress—Play: Julie White, The Little Dog LaughedActor—Musical: David Hyde Pierce,… Read more
The Drama Desk, a group of 150 theater critics and reporters, announced the awards on May 17, 2009. Category Winner Outstanding Play: Ruined by Lynn Nottage Outstanding Musical: Billy Elliot The Musical Outstanding Revival of a Play: The Norman Conquests Outstanding Revival of a Musical: Hair Outstanding Music in a Play… Read more
by Dan Steckenberg The term "hero" is perhaps overused today, but these guys were the originals. The mythology of ancient Greece was filled with great heroes who slew monsters, battled whole armies, and loved (and lost) beautiful women. The full stories often reveal Hercules, Achilles, Perseus and others to be imperfect… Read more
The following table lists the rank, title, artist, and U.S. sales data for the top ten selling vinyl albums of 2015, according to Nielsen Music's year-end report. /**/ Rank Title, Artist Units Sold 1. 25, Adele 116,000 2. 1989, Taylor Swift 74,000… Read more
Dust off your turntable. Vinyl is back.   Related Links Top 10 Vinyl Albums, 2015 Top 10 Vinyl Albums, 2014 Top 10 Vinyl Albums, 2013 Top 10 Vinyl Albums, 2012 Reckless Records Mystery Train Records Record Store Day Music Timeline   According to Nielsen Music's U.S. 2015 year-end report, vinyl… Read more
The following table lists the rank, title, artist, and U.S. sales data for the top ten selling vinyl albums of 2013. /**/ Rank Title, Artist Units Sold 1. Random Access Memories, Daft Punk 49,000 2. Modern Vampires of the City, Vampire Weekend 34,000… Read more
For the fifth year in a row, more vinyl albums were purchased than any previous year in the history of Nielsen SoundScan. In 2012, vinyl albums reached 4.6 million in sales, an increase of 19% from 2011. Of all vinyl albums sold in 2012, 67% were purchased at independent music stores. The following table lists the rank, title,… Read more
In 2011, more than 3.9 million vinyl albums were sold in the United States. Sales in 2011 for vinyl albums were up 36% compared to 2010. The following table lists the rank, title, artist, and U.S. sales data for the top ten selling vinyl albums of 2011. /**/ Rank Title, Artist Units Sold 1.… Read more
In 2008, more than 1.8 million vinyl albums were sold in the United States. The following table lists the rank, title, artist, and U.S. sales data for the top ten selling vinyl albums of 2008. Rank Title, Artist Units Sold 1. In Rainbows, Radiohead 25,800 2. Abbey Road… Read more
The following table lists the rank, artist, and U.S. data for the top ten streamed artists of 2012. /**/ Rank Artist Streams 1. Katy Perry 216,000,000 2. Nicki Minaj 210,000,000 3. Rihanna 204,000,000 4. Katy… Read more
The World's Most Beloved Artists Music is one of the most universal and valued artforms on Earth, cultivated in countless garages and school auditoriums. A select few aspiring musicians reach the big leagues and reach millions of listeners. Find out which musicians have made the biggest splash in the music industry. (Note: Certified music sales… Read more
The following table lists the rank, title, and artist for each of the top ten selling digital songs in the United States during 2013. This list combines all available versions of the song. /**/ Rank Song Artist1."Blurred Lines," Robin Thicke feat. T.I. & Phar2. "Thrift Shop,"… Read more
The following table lists the rank, title, and artist for each of the top ten selling digital songs in the United States during 2011. This list combines all available versions of the song. /**/ Rank Song Artist1."Rolling In The Deep," Adele2. "Party Rock Anthem," LMFAO feat. Lauren… Read more
The following table lists the rank, title, and artist for each of the top ten selling digital songs in the United States during 2010. Rank Song Artist1."California Gurls," Katy Perry2. "Hey, Soul Sister," Train3. "Love The Way You Lie," Eminem4. "Dynamite," Taio Cruz5. "Airplanes,"B.o.B feat. Hayley Williams6… Read more
The following table lists the rank, title, and artist for each of the top ten selling digital songs in the United States during 2009. Rank Song Artist1."Boom Boom Pow," The Black-Eyed Peas2. "Poker Face," Lady Gaga3. "Just Dance," Lady Gaga featuring Colby O'Donis4. "Right Round," Flo Rida5. "I Gotta Feeling… Read more
The following table lists the rank, title, artist, and sales data for each of the top ten selling digital songs in the United States during 2008. Rank Title, Artist Units Sold 1. “Bleeding Love,” Leona Lewis 3,420,000 2. “Lollipop,” Lil Wayne Feat. Static Major 3,161,… Read more
The following table lists the rank, artist, and U.S. sales data for the top ten selling digital artists of 2011. /**/ Rank Artist Units Sold 1. Katy Perry 15,187,000 2. Adele 14,247,000 3. Rihanna 13,918,000 4.… Read more
The British alternative rock band Coldplay topped the charts in America with the most selling digital album of 2008. The following table lists the rank, title, artist, and sales data for the 2008 top ten selling digital albums in the United States. Rank Title, Artist Units Sold 1. Viva La Vida… Read more
The following table lists the title and artist of the top ten most played songs in the United States during 2013. Rank Song ArtistTotal Audience1. Blurred Lines Robin Thicke feat. T.I. & Pharrell 673,0002. Mirrors Justin Timberlake 568,… Read more
The following table lists the title and artist of the top ten most played songs in the United States during 2012. Rank Song Artist1. Somebody That I Used to Know Gotye feat. Kimbra 2. We Found Love Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris 3… Read more