With calendars rolling over to July on Friday, 2011 is officially half-over — and its first six months have offered some incredible moments for popular music. So far, 2011 has been the year in which Adele took her talents to the next level; Arcade Fire owned the big festivals; Jennifer Lopez made her long-awaited return to the spotlight; Wiz Khalifa became a household name; Chris Brown didn’t have a good morning on “Good Morning America”; and Lady Gaga and Britney Spears sat comfortable at the top of our charts.
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With the first half of 2011 in the books, it’s your turn to decide the most memorable songs, albums, performances and videos in our Billboard.com Mid-Year Music Awards. Which up-and-coming artist had the biggest breakthrough? Who sported the best style over the past six months? What album that topped the Billboard 200 was your favorite? While we’ve offered a few suggestions of our own, feel free to write in a candidate. Cast your vote now, and we’ll announce all of the winners next week on Billboard.com!