The Swiss Music Awards (SMA) is Switzerland's largest award ceremony for music, and serves to promote the national music scene and showcase its cultural diversity. The event allows newcomers to introduce their music to a broader public, while also honouring the accomplishments of the country's most successful musicians. The show is broadcast live.[ 1]
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Category
Winner
Best National Song
"On n’a q’une terre" by Stress
Best International Song
"Umbrella " by Rihanna feat. Jay-Z
Best National Pop/Rock Album
Domino Effect by Gotthard
Best International Pop/Rock Album
Loose by Nelly Furtado
Best National Urban Album
Renaissance by Stress
Best International Urban Album
As I Am by Alicia Keys
Best National Newcomer
Redwood
Best International Newcomer
Amy Winehouse
Best National Dance Album
Variété (The Show) by DJ Tatana
Best National Music Video
"Mais où?" by Stress
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Category
Winner
Best National Song
"Tous les mêmes" by Stress feat. Karolyn
Best International Song
"Poker Face " by Lady Gaga
Best National Pop/Rock Album
Touch Yello by Yello
Best International Pop/Rock Album
Funhouse by Pink
Best National Urban Album
Des rois, des pions et des fous by Stress
Best International Urban Album
The E.N.D. by The Black Eyed Peas
Best National Newcomer
Pegasus
Best International Newcomer
Milow
Best National Dance Album
2009 by DJ Antoine
Jury Award
"Und jetz … was hät das mit mir z tue?" by Big Zis
Outstanding Achievement
Yello
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Category
Winner
Best Female Solo Act
Steff la Cheffe
Best Male Solo Act
Bligg
Best Group
Lo & Leduc
Best Breaking Act
Härz
Best Live Act
The Gardener & the Tree
Best Talent
Marius Bear
Best Romandie Act
Emilie Zoé
Best Album
KombiNation by Bligg
Best Hit
"Adiós" by Loco Escrito
Best International Solo Act
Eminem
Best International Group
Imagine Dragons
Best International Breaking Act
Camila Cabello
Best International Hit
"Échame la Culpa " by Luis Fonsi & Demi Lovato
Artist Award
Black Sea Dahu
Outstanding Achievement
Sina
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Category
Winner
Best Female Act
Beatrice Egli
Best Male Act
Loco Escrito
Best Group
Gotthard
Best Breaking Act
Megawatt
Best Live Act
Hecht
Best Talent
Caroline Alves
Best Romandie Act
Arma Jackson
Best Album
Zämehäbe by Heimweh
Best Hit
"Ámame" by Loco Escrito
Best International Solo Act
The Weeknd
Best International Group
AC/DC
Best International Breaking Act
Ava Max
Best International Hit
"Blinding Lights " by The Weeknd
Artist Award
Trummer
Outstanding Achievement
Patent Ochsner
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^ Fischer, Martin (February 26, 2021). "Nik Hartmann rackert sich ab – Loredana schwänzt die Show" . Tages-Anzeiger (in German). Retrieved April 6, 2021 .