As the year ended, Mary J. Blige dominated music headlines with her latest album "The Breakthrough." In early December, she picked up a total of nine awards at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards, at which she also performed a medley of tunes. Days later, she topped the list of Grammy nominees with a leading eight nominations. She is seen as the frontrunner heading into the Grammys on Feb. 11.
Author: CBS News Staff
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