Calvin Harris named UK's most successful songwriter of 2011

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Calvin Harris has been named the UK's most successful songwriter of 2011.

The singer and producer had hit singles with 'Bounce' and 'Feel So Close' as a lead artist in 2011, with both reaching number two on the UK chart.

Producer and DJ Calvin Harris

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International Male Solo Artist: Bruno Mars performs an intimate gig to a group of Heart listeners during the Heart’s Artist of the Year event at Under the Bridge Stamford Bridge

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However, it was his collaboration with Rihanna on 'We Found Love' which clinched his title, as the track became an international smash, reports Music Week.

Songwriting threesome The Smeezingtons - which includes Bruno Mars - came in second place, while Adele came third due to her huge sales of 21.

Ed Sheeran placed fourth following the release of his debut album + and his breakthrough hit 'The A Team'.

Norwegian hit-makers Stargate came fifth after working on projects with Rihanna, Alexis Jordan and Wiz Khalifa throughout 2011.

Harris and Rihanna have announced plans to play a charity gig in Los Angeles on February 12 in aid of the Children's Orthopaedic Centre.

> Calvin Harris, Jessie J, Labrinth for Wireless festival 2012

Watch the music video for Calvin Harris's hit 'Feel So Close' below:

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