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Avicii Calls #6 EDM Artist Of The Year Nod 'A Big Honor'

'2011 was the best year of my life, with so many new experiences,' dance-music superstar tells MTV News.

2011 just keeps getting better for Avicii. The 22-year-old (born Tim Bergling) has had a marquee year, to say the least, and to add to his list of accolades, he's landed at #6 on MTV's [article id="1675726"]Best EDM Artists of 2011[/article] list.

Earlier this week, Avicii took some time out of his insane tour schedule to talk to MTV News and thank his loyal following.

"It was obviously a big honor for me," Bergling told MTV News. "I feel very humbled by the support that my fans have shown me this year."

Avicii's massive success has made him one of the most sought-after live acts on the planet, hitting quite literally every corner of the globe, wooing masses of fans along the way. And with his upcoming sold-out New Year's Eve show in New York City, he's capping the year with a bang. Playing a 135,000-square-foot room on the Hudson River flanked by rising stars Arty and Swanky Tunes, Avicii will have a fitting finale to the year when he became a household name.

"2011 was the best year of my life, with so many new experiences," he said. "Just looking back at it, I feel so fortunate to have been able to visit all of these places and meet all of these different people."

"Levels" was one of the most recognizable tunes of the year across all genres, and "Sunshine," his Grammy-nominated co-production with EDM vet David Guetta, is a club smash. Add a massive collection of unreleased, "show only" tracks and bootlegs to an already-impressive catalog and it's easy to see the impact he's had on the scene. The future is indeed bright for the young Swede, and he's already getting his ducks in line for a busy year ahead.

"2012 is looking packed already with gigs and production time," he said. "I'm looking forward to being able to keep doing what I've been doing this past year."

All this week, watch "AMTV" on MTV every day at 8 a.m. ET for our Best of 2011 lists. Then, come to MTVNews.com at 5 p.m. as we reveal our top picks of the year!

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