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We are at the mid-point of the year and we are tracking the top 20 most selling albums of 2013. Nielson SoundScan has been doing this top 20 countdown for 22 years now and they recently released the top 20 chart for the besting selling albums in the first half of the year.

Year after year, the United States has been the global leader in the music industry and market. Artist from the United States, in all genres, have fans that stretch around the world. The main reason that the U.S. music market is so strong is because they know how to market.

Willow Smith, daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pickett-Smith, is back in the music scene with the release of a brand new song. Willow Smith is back as "Melodic Chaotic," a collaboration with DJ MVSIC Fabrega. Smith and Fabrega have already released a new single earlier this year, titled "The Intro." Their new song, "Summer Fling," is now out. The new track portrays a summer love, summer fling.

The powerful and beautiful Lady Gaga has done it again, claiming the second spot on the Forbes top 100 powerlist. Lady Gaga was edged out by the global icon Oprah Winfrey, who reclaimed the top position after finishing runner-up the previous two years.

Ciara is once again back in the spotlight, this time releasing and promoting her brand new video "I'm Out." Ciara isn't alone this time, teaming up with R&B superstar Nicki Minaj. Ciara has already had a big year with her smooth, heart pumping song "Body Party."

As the 2013 CMT Music Awards rap up, we take a look back at all the big winners. Country singing diva, Carrie Underwood, took home the biggest award of the night, " Video of the Year." Underwood's top charting hit " Blown Away" won the evening's top honor.

Global superstar Jessie J will not be returning for a new season with BBC's hit show, "The Voice UK." The 25 year old performer had been a coach on the show for the past two seasons. Instead, Jessie J is planning to fully concentrate on the release of her new album.