Billboard Music Awards 2024: Everything to Know

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards are set to grace our screens soon.

This prestigious event celebrates the most prominent artists, albums, songs, and songwriters across various music genres, with winners determined by their performance on the Billboard Charts.

Last year, Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen dominated the ceremony, with Swift securing 10 awards, including Top Artist and Top Female Artist. Wallen bagged awards for Top Billboard 200 Album with One Thing at a Time and Top Hot 100 Song for his hit “Last Night.”

Tate McRae also made her mark with a memorable performance of “Greedy,” which was her highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100.

Curious who will take home the coveted awards this year and who will be performing? Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 BBMAs:

How to Watch the 2024 Billboard Music Awards?

The Billboard Music Awards will be broadcast on Thursday, December 12, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET. Viewers can catch the show on FOX and Fire TV. For those who prefer on-demand viewing, the event will also be available on Paramount+. Throughout the night, performances will be streamed on Billboard.com and across their social media platforms.

Who Is Hosting the 2024 Billboard Music Awards?

This year’s host is the talented actress and comedian Michelle Buteau. Known for her roles in films and shows like Happiest Season, Always Be My Maybe, and Survival of the Thickest, Buteau has also gained attention for her Netflix special, Michelle Buteau: Welcome to Buteaupia.

Who Will Perform at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards?

The lineup of performers for this year’s ceremony includes Coldplay, Shaboozey, Jelly Roll, and Linkin Park. This will mark Linkin Park's first performance at an award show with vocalist Emily Armstrong following the tragic loss of their lead singer, Chester Bennington, in 2017.

Who Is Nominated at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards?

Zach Bryan leads the nominations this year with an impressive total of 18 nominations and 21 entries. In 2023, he won awards for Top New Artist and Top Rock Artist. His album American Heartbreak also secured the title of Top Rock Album, while his single “Something in the Orange” claimed Top Rock Song.

Following Bryan is Taylor Swift, with a total of 16 nominations across 17 categories, making her the most awarded female artist in BBMAs history.

First-time nominee Sabrina Carpenter is also making waves this year, competing in 9 categories, including Top Artist and Top Hot 100 Artist.

Other first-time finalists include Teddy Swims (8 nominations), Tyla (8), Benson Boone (6), Shaboozey (6), Tommy Richman (4), Falling in Reverse (3), and several others.

This year’s Billboard Music Awards promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music and talent!

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