Guardian Music — Combined digital and physical album sales fall by 5.6% but British acts account for half of 2011's top 10 selling recordsDespite the best efforts of Adele and Coldplay, the increasing popularity of digital downloads and even a modest resurgence in vi... more info

Topix — If one word could sum up music in 2011, it's Adele. The British singer had already won a few Grammys thanks to her debut album 19, but her sophomore album 21 , released in January, went on to dominate the charts in a way that few artists ever have. more info

Perez Hilton — It was QUITE a year for music, isn't that right Katy Perry??? We're sure Adele would agree as well! Whether it be brand new hits, or songs from 2010 that finally reached #1 in 2011…………. CLICK HERE to view a SUPER POPULAR gallery of artists wh... more info

Detroit Free Press — Heading into 2011, it seemed a sure bet to be Lady Gaga's year. more info

Detroit Free Press — 1. "Rolling in the Deep," Adele 2. "Party Rock Anthem," LMFAO (feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock) 3. "Firework," Katy Perry 4. "Grenade," Bruno Mars 5. "Forget You," Cee Lo Green 6. "Give Me Everything," Pitbull (feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer) 7. "E.T.... more info

Detroit Free Press — 1. Adele, "21" 2. Taylor Swift, "Speak Now" 3. Lady Gaga, "Born This Way" 4. Jason Aldean, "My Kinda Party," below 5. Susan Boyle, "The Gift" 6. Lil Wayne, "Tha Carter IV" 7. Nicki Minaj, "Pink Friday" 8. Mumford & Sons, "Sigh No More" 9. Rihanna, "L... more info

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Perez Hilton — Another win for the lovely Adele! Her monster hit Rolling in the Deep was the most played song of 2011 on the music streaming site Spotify in the UK. It just beat out Bruno Mars' Grenade and Rihanna's S&M. This has been such a HUGE year for Adele! W... more info

USA Today Music — Adele, the Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Pitbull and Foster the People help pump up the DJ's 25-artist, 5-minute playlist. more info