Prince (July 26, 2000) Yahoo! Internet Life Awards – Statesville Record and Landmark, North Carolina.
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- Jul 26, 2000
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David Bowie wins top honors at the third annual Yahoo! Internet Life Online Music Awards at Studio 54, while Prince receives recognition for his Internet‑only single “One Song.”
Publication: Statesville Record and Landmark
Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2000
Country: USA
THE STORY
The article reports on the third annual Yahoo! Internet Life Online Music Awards, held at Studio 54 in New York.
Singer David Bowie received the Online Pioneer of the Year Award, and his website BowieNet was named Best Artist Site. The event, hosted by actor John Leguizamo, honored artists at the forefront of the Internet music industry.
Among the winners, Prince’s “One Song” was named Best Internet‑Only Single, alongside Aimee Mann’s Bachelor No. 2 for Best Internet‑Only Album, and Paul McCartney’s Cavern Club performance for Best Live Online Event. Nominees were selected by the editorial staff of Yahoo! Internet Life Magazine and voted on online, with final winners chosen by members of the music, online, and entertainment industries.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
This clipping captures a pivotal moment in music history when established artists embraced the Internet as a creative and promotional platform.
Prince’s win for One Song highlights his early adoption of digital distribution, years before streaming became mainstream.
Bowie’s recognition for BowieNet underscores his pioneering role in artist‑run online communities.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Yahoo! Internet Life Online Music Awards Era: 2000 – Early Internet music innovation Tone: Celebratory, forward‑looking Photography: Text‑only news report
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Bowie honored as Online Pioneer of the Year
Prince wins Best Internet‑Only Single for One Song
Yahoo! Internet Life Magazine’s editorial staff and online voters select winners
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