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Akon, Daughtry and Beyonce Top Acts of 07


12/17/2007
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(Contact Music) R+B star AKON has been named America's top artist of the year (07) by trade magazine Billboard, based on his radio airplay and chart successes.

The accolade ends a troubled year for the Smack That hitmaker, who was accused of dirty dancing with a 14-year-old during a concert in Trindad in April (07). Akon was also charged with allegedly throwing a teenage fan into the audience at a New York concert in June (07).

Meanwhile, rockers Daughtry have ended the year with the most successful album and Beyonce Knowles scores 2007's biggest hit with Irreplaceable. - more on this story

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