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Congratulations to Adele, Beyoncé, and Foster The People –
Our Columbia Records’ 2012 Billboard Award Winners!
Adele
Top Artist
Top Female Artist
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Top Hot 100 Artist
Top Digital Songs Artist
Top Radio Songs Artist
Monday night’s Born and Raised Store Opening was just fantastic - what a way to celebrate an album release. Thanks to everyone who waited in line and endured the rain. We hope the Store experience was worth it.
I was locked in behind the counter most of the night, but managed to grab a few photos.
A few other recaps of the evening are here, here, here, and here.
John visited Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night, sitting in with the Roots, then sitting with Jimmy on the couch to talk about Born & Raised, Montana, and his new hat. The second half of the interview follows. Videos may not be available in all territories.
Jimmy Fallon, 22 May.
John Mayer Hugs It Out with Fans at Album Release Event
Buckets of rain and oppressive humidity weren’t enough to keep John Mayer fans from celebrating Born and Raised with the musician on the eve of the record’s release Monday evening in New York City.
The man of the hour – toting an umbrella – greeted fans lined up outside of Reed Space on Orchard St., where a pop-up shop featuring photography and merchandise has been assembled for the week.
Mayer – who donned a t-shirt featuring lyrics to second single ”Queen of California” once he spotted it for sale inside – mingled with friends, family and industry pals before settling down in the back corner with a pile of Sharpies, ready to meet the crowd gathered outside.
Admitted five at a time, hundreds of fans had their chance to greet the seven-time Grammy winner, who doled out hugs, posed for photos and signed everything from CD booklets to guitars.
Accepting letters and music, a mellow Mayer, 34, gave his full attention to each person who approached the table over the course of two hours.
“He looked like he was having a great time interacting with fans,” an onlooker tells PEOPLE. “Especially since he won’t be able to tour.”
The Born and Raised Store will remain open through May 27, with a portion of proceeds benefiting NCIRE, the veterans health research institute Mayer supports.
