'It's incredible!': Emeli Sandé's delight as her debut tops iTunes best selling albums of 2012 chart
A winners smile! Emeli Sandehas the best selling album of 2012 on the UK iTunes charts
At the beginning of the year, very few people had heard of the singing sensation that is Emeli Sandé
But after an incredible 2012 - which saw her perform not only at the Opening Ceremony for the Olympics, but also the Closing Ceremony and most recently, the X Factor final - the star has now come out on top.
According to iTunes, her debut album Our Version Of Events was the best selling record on the site in the UK.
The star was followed in the charts by Ed Sheeran and Lana Del Rey, who also managed to wow iTunes users with their music.
The British singer was overwhelmed to learn she had bagged the number one spot and send out a statement to thank her fans.
'To hear that I'm iTunes' Artist of the Year and that Our Version Of Events was the best-selling album on iTunes this year is just incredible!,' it read.
'Thank you for all your support and making this year even more special.'
Emeli also picked up a Brit Award this year, as well as three Mobo Awards.
Her current single collaboration with Labrinth, Beneath Your Beautiful, also reached the number one spot in the charts.
But privately, things are going swimmingly for the hit maker as well, as she recently git hitched.
Speaking to the MailOnline recently, the star admitted that tying the knot had helped keep her feet on the ground during her hectic rise to fame.
'Incredible': The star has had an impressive year, performing at both the ceremonies for the Olympics
'Being married is great,' she said. 'When everything's going crazy in my career, it's nice to feel secure at home. I feel very grounded.'
Top 5 selling albums
1) Our Version of Events - Emeli Sandé
2) + - Ed Sheeran
3) Born to Die - Lana Del Rey
4) 21 - Adele
5) Now That's What I Call Music! 82 - Various Artists
Talking about her plans for the next couple of months, she said: 'Coming up, the tour starts, which is the biggest tour I've done in the UK so far and, after that, Christmas.'
But she's also keen to get back into the studio to start working on that highly anticipated sophomore album.
She admitted: 'I've been writing for a lot of people, so I'll be starting to think about new material and things I want to write.'
Meanwhile, Adele also had cause to celebrated as her hit record 21 hit the number one spot of the iTunes charts in the U.S. for the second year running.
The album has now sold over 10 million copies worldwide.
The singer also picked up six Grammy Awards this year, and has been nominated for a Golden Globe for her James Bond soundtrack Skyfall.
Hit record: Her debut album has been a massive success and has earned a Brit Award as well as three Mobos
Top ten selling singles on iTunes for 2012
1) Somebody That I Used to Know (feat. Kimbra) - Gotye
2) Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
3) We Are Young - Fun.
4) Titanium (feat. Sia) - Sia,David Guetta
5) Starships - Nicki Minaj
6) Domino - Jessie J
7) Wild Ones (feat. Sia) - Flo Rida
8) Gangnam Style(강남스타일) - PSY
9) Whistle - Flo Rida
10) Next to Me - Emeli Sandé
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