MUMBAI: The 10th Channel [V] Chinese Music Awards celebrated its decade-long dedication to promoting excellence in Chinese music at the Shanghai Stadium on 8 January.

Top-billing artists from Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong and more than 8,000 music lovers were present at the event.

More than 20 accolades were awarded to the best in the music industry. For Hong Kong/Taiwan, Wang Lee-hom and Chang A-Mei took the coveted Best Male and Best Female Artists awards while Piau Shu and Han Hong were named Mainland China's Best Male and Female Artists.

As part of the 10th anniversary celebration, three special awards were presented to recognise contributions to the development of Chinese music. Hong Kong diva Faye Wong was presented with The Distinguished Award for winning the most trophies over the years at the awards. The Most Recommendable Album Award went to Eason Chan's Black, White and Gray album while The Panel Special Awards went to artists Liu Huan, Liao Chang Yong, Wang Hong Wei, Lu Wei and Li Han.

The star-studded Channel [V] Chinese Music Awards event kicked off with artists and guests making grand red-carpet entrance. Performing guests included Irish pop star Ronan Keating, Faye Wong, Eason Chan, Beyond, Alex To, Harlem Yu, George Lam, Sally Yeh, Black Panther and many more. Actors Chang Chen, Shu Qi, Liu Ye and director Mabel Cheung were among the presenting guests.

The awards were jointly presented by Channel [V], China Central Television (CCTV) and The Shanghai Media Group and were sponsored by presenting sponsor Matsushita Mobile Communications Company, associate sponsors M-zone of China Mobile, Beijing Huiyuan Beverage and Food Group Co. Ltd. and Kao Commercial (Shanghai) Co. Ltd; and official sponsors M&M's Chocolate and Maestro of C-BONS Group, said a company release.

The awards will be broadcast on Channel [V] Mainland China, CCTV, other local networks in Mainland China and Xing Kong.

List of winners:

Taiwan and HK
Category
Winner
Best Male Artist    Wang Lee-hom
Best Female Artist    Chang A-Mei
Best Groups / Bands    Mayday
Best Singer/ Song-writer    Jay Chou
Best Newcomer    Ma Chi Di Di
Best Music Video    "I'm not sad" - Stephanie Sun Yan Zi
Best Songs    "Clear Sky" - Jay Chou
"Encounter" - Stephanie Sun Yan Zi
"Brave" - Chang A-Mei

Mainland China
Category    Winner
Best Male Artist    Piao Shu
Best Female Artist    Han Hong
Best Groups/Bands    Band Zero
Best Singer/Song-writer    Xu Wei
Best Newcomer    Zhou Xun
Best Music Video    "Colorful Days" - Piao Shu
Best Songs    "Farewell. My Love" - Shui Mu Nian Hua
"Colorful Days" - Piao Shu
"Hidden Fragrance" - Sha Bao Liang

Special Awards
Category    Winner
The Distinguished Award    Faye Wong
The Most Recommendable Album    Eason Chan's "Black, White & Gray"
The Panel Special Award
Western Opera Artist Awards    Liu Huan, Liao Chang Yong
Chinese Folk Artist Awards    Wang Hong Wei, Lu Wei, Li Han