Tyla is all set to grace the stage of the highly anticipated 2024 Billboard Music Awards. This event, hosted by the talented actress and comedian Michelle Buteau, is set to air on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX and Fire TV Channels. It will also be available on-demand on Paramount+, with performances streaming across Billboard.com and via @BBMAs and @Billboard social channels.

Tyla's Billboard Journey - A Musical Extravaganza

Tyla's Global Hit "Water"

In January, Tyla's global hit "Water" made a remarkable ascent to No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. This achievement was a testament to her musical prowess and global appeal. The following month, "Water" became the inaugural Grammy winner for best African music performance, solidifying its place in music history. Tyla's debut album Tyla also achieved significant success, reaching No. 24 on the Billboard 200 in April. This album showcased her diverse musical talents and captivated audiences worldwide.

Tyla's Billboard Music Awards Nominations

Tyla is a finalist for eight Billboard Music Awards, including top R&B artist, top R&B female artist, top Afrobeats artist, top R&B album (Tyla), top R&B song, and top Afrobeats song. Three of her songs, "Truth or Dare," "Water," and "Jump" (a collab with Gunna and Skillibeng), have also made it to the finalist list. These nominations highlight her exceptional talent and contribution to the R&B and Afrobeats genres.

Other Notable Performers

Zach Bryan, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, and Sabrina Carpenter are the leading finalists for the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. Their presence adds to the star-studded lineup of the event. Additionally, Shaboozey will deliver a special performance from W Hollywood, which is part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. This showcases the collaboration between the Billboard Music Awards and Marriott Bonvoy.

The Billboard Music Awards Format

The Billboard Music Awards honors the year's biggest artists, albums, songs, producers, and songwriters across multiple genres. The eligibility dates for this year's awards are aligned with Billboard's Year-End Charts tracking period, which measures music consumption from Oct. 28, 2023 through Oct. 19, 2024. This ensures that the awards are based on accurate and comprehensive data.The Billboard Music Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Corporation. PMC is also the parent company of Billboard. The show is presented by Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's travel program and portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands. For more information, visit MarriottBonvoy.com.