WOW what an accomplishment, to be able to say you were THE most successful recording artist of an entire YEAR is Incredible. According to Billboard, The Global Recording Artist of the Year honor recognizes the top artist across streaming, downloads and physical album sales, including vinyl. Ed Knock Drake out of the number one slot.
Top 10 Global Recording Artists of 2017
1. Ed Sheeran
2. Drake
3. Taylor Swift
4. Kendrick Lamar
5. Eminem
6. Bruno Mars
7. The Weeknd
8. Imagine Dragons
9. Linkin Park
10. The Chainsmokers