Uniting the World of Music in a Grand Ceremony
Top Artists and Their Nominations
Zach Bryan leads the pack with an impressive 18 nominations, leaving Taylor Swift, who has 16 nominations, just behind. Morgan Wallen follows with 15 nominations. Sabrina Carpenter also makes a strong showing with nine nominations. These artists have truly made their mark in the music world and are vying for the top honors.Among the top male artists, Zach Bryan, Luke Combs, Drake, Post Malone, and Morgan Wallen stand out. For the top female artists, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift, and SZA shine. In the category of top duo/group, blink-182, Coldplay, Fuerza Regida, Linkin Park, and Stray Kids are among the contenders.
Billboard 200 and Other Categories
Zach Bryan also dominates the Top Billboard 200 Artist category, along with Drake, Taylor Swift, SZA, and Morgan Wallen. In terms of other awards, such as Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Radio Songs Artist, and Top Song Sales Artist, various artists take the spotlight.For Latin artists, Bad Bunny, with six mentions, and Karol G with five, are two of the public's favorites. They compete in the Top Latin Artist category along with Fuerza Regida, Junior H, and Peso Pluma. This installment marks the end of the 2024 awards season, yet it is eagerly awaited as it recognizes the work of artists from all over the world.
Host and Venue Details
The Billboard Music Awards will be hosted by actress and comedian Michelle Buteau and will be broadcast on Fox, where the awards show first aired in 1990. It will also be available via streaming on Amazon's Fire TV Channels or on demand on Paramount+. The ceremony begins at 8:00 p.m. and will feature pre-recorded scenes from around the world, as well as a performance by country star Shaboozey recorded at W Hollywood.Album Awards and More
In the album awards category, Zach Bryan's "Zach Bryan" takes the lead in the Top Billboard 200 Album category, followed by Drake's "For All the Dogs", Noah Kahan's "Stick Season", Taylor Swift's "1989 (Taylor’s Version)", and Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department". There are also notable albums in the top Latin Album, Top K-Pop Album, and other categories.From soundtracks like "Hazbin Hotel: Season One" and "Trolls Band Together" to various R&B albums by artists like Chris Brown, Brent Faiyaz, and PARTYNEXTDOOR, the awards cover a wide range of musical genres.
Top Songs and Performances
Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things" is a top contender in the Top Hot 100 Song, Top Radio Song, and Top Selling Song categories. Other notable songs include Jack Harlow's "Lovin on Me", Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen's "I Had Some Help", Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)", and Teddy Swims' "Lose Control".Although only one performance has been announced so far by country star Shaboozey at W Hollywood, fans are eagerly awaiting more musical moments from these talented artists.