Ed Sheeran is 2017’s best-selling artist according to, ‘The Top 10 Global Recording Artist List’.

He picks up the IFPI Global Recording artist of the year which recognizes international success via physical and digital formats. How latest album, ‘Divide’ topped the charts 31 countries, the song, ’Shape Of You’ went number one in 25 countries (including Canada) The CEO of Recorded Music for Warner Music Group & Chairman and CEO of Warner Music UK said, “Ed is truly an incredible songwriter, vocalist and performer, whose ability to tell stories and make people feel is what stands him out from the crowd.” 

Previous winners of the award include Drake, who was number one in 2016 – number 2 in 2017, Adele was first overall in 2015, and Taylor swift took home the award in 2014. 

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

Neil

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