Uniting the Music World at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards
Top Artists Dominate the Awards
Zach Bryan leads the pack with 18 awards and 21 total entries. Taylor Swift, the most decorated female BBMAs artist of all time, has 16 categories and 17 total entries. Morgan Wallen, who won 11 BBMAs in 2023, is a finalist in 13 categories with 15 entries. Sabrina Carpenter is in fourth place with nine entries.
Other notable artists with multiple finalist mentions include Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Teddy Swims, and Tyla (eight each); Bad Bunny, Benson Boone, Chandler Moore, Jung Kook, Naomi Raine, Shaboozey, and SZA (six each); and KAROL G, Linkin Park, and Maverick City Music (five each).
New Awards Add Excitement
This year, three new awards were added - Top Hard Rock Album, Top Hard Rock Artist, and Top Hard Rock Song. HARDY is represented in each category, while Falling in Reverse and Linkin Park are in two of them. Artists receiving cross-genre recognition include Beyoncé, Dolly Parton, and Post Malone.
Bad Bunny is vying for his fifth consecutive win as Top Latin Artist, competing with Fuerza Regida, Junior H, KAROL G, and Peso Pluma.
Genre-Specific Categories
In the R&B category, Brent Faiyaz, Tommy Richman, SZA, Tyla, and The Weeknd shine. The rap genre features Drake, Future, Kendrick Lamar, Metro Boomin, and Travis Scott. Country artists like Zach Bryan, Luke Combs, Post Malone, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen dominate their respective categories.
Rock artists such as Zach Bryan, Hozier, Jelly Roll, Noah Kahan, and Linkin Park also make their mark. Latin artists like Bad Bunny, Fuerza Regida, Junior H, KAROL G, and Peso Pluma are at the forefront of their genre.
Various Album and Song Categories
From top Billboard 200 albums to specific genre albums like Top Rock Album and Top Hard Rock Album, there is a wide range of categories. The same goes for songs, with Top Hot 100 Song, Top Streaming Song, and Top Radio Song among others.
Notable collaborations like Zach Bryan feat. Kacey Musgraves “I Remember Everything” and Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen “I Had Some Help” add to the excitement.
Multiple Platforms for Viewing
The 2024 BBMAs will air on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 8:00 pm ET/PT on Fox and Fire TV Channels, with on-demand streaming on Paramount+. Fans using Amazon devices can access the show through the free Fire TV Channels app.
The BBMAs will celebrate music's greatest achievements with exclusive original performances, artist interviews, and award celebrations from global locations and during sold-out tours. Shaboozey will deliver a special performance from W Hollywood, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Additional performers and special guests will be announced soon.