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Maynard tops MTV’s new talent poll
By CMU Editorial | Published on Wednesday 1 February 2012
It may be February, but that doesn’t mean there’s not room for one more of those ‘new artists who should be big this year’ type polls. MTV got its viewers to vote for their favourite new acts from a short list published in December, and the final top ten is listed below.
Leading the way is Brighton-based pop boy and EMI-signed Conor Maynard, who has been dubbed Britain’s answer to both Justin Bieber and Justin Timberlake (we’re guessing the nineteen year old would prefer the latter comparison).
Speaking of his win in the MTV Brand New poll, which has previously tipped then emerging acts like Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Tinie Tempah and Jessie J for big things, Maynard told reporters: “It’s such an amazing feeling winning MTV’s Brand New 2012. I can’t thank the fans and viewers enough for voting, and MTV for selecting me in the first place! Hope this is the first success of many to come!”
Here’s the final ten in the MTV new talent poll…
1. Conor Maynard
2. King Charles
3. Lana Del Rey
4. Clement Marfo & The Frontline
5. Angel
6. Delilah
7. Charli XCX
8. Michael Kiwanuka
9. Lianne La Havas
10. Context
