1. Cheryl Cole
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Top Ten Females In Pop 2012

10. 1. Cheryl Cole
The fans have spoken and voted the nation's sweetheart Cheryl Cole as the top female artist of 2012. This year has been stellar for the Geordie sensation with a new solo album, a new romance and a reunion with her Girls Aloud bandmates! Capital FM's followers just can't get enough of the 'Under The Sun' star! Picture: PA Photos