2023 Billboard Music Awards

The 2023 Billboard Music Awards were held on November 19, 2023. The show aired live on Billboard's website and social media pages.[2] Nominations across 71 categories—for releases during the period dated to November 19, 2022, through October 21, 2023—were announced online on October 26, 2023.[3] Taylor Swift received the most nominations of any artist, with 20.[4] Morgan Wallen was awarded the most honors of the night, with 11 wins followed by Swift who won 10 awards.

2023 Billboard Music Awards
DateNovember 19, 2023 (2023-11-19)
Presented byMarriott Bonvoy
Most awardsMorgan Wallen (11)
Most nominationsTaylor Swift (20)
Websitebbmas.watch
Television/radio coverage
Networkbillboard.com
Produced byDick Clark Productions[1]
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Background

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On March 16, 2023, Billboard announced the shift of the award ceremony from spring to fall 2023,[5] as of before the 2011 Billboard Music Awards.[6] The show was announced to be held on November 19, 2023, typically dates held by the American Music Awards, which was cancelled for the year of 2023.[7]

On October 19, 2023, Billboard announced a partnership with Spotify for the award ceremony, for a segment named "Fans First" to "bring fans up-close-and-personal with their favorite artists". Billboard also announced, that the event will be aired online for the first time, across BBMAs, Billboard social channels and BBMAs.watch on the same day. Performances and award celebrations will take place in global locations, in the midst of sold-out tours and in custom venues.[8]

Performers

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Performer(s) Song(s) Ref(s)
Karol G "Qlona"
"Labios Mordidos"
"Ojos Ferrari"
[9]
David Guetta
Bebe Rexha
"I'm Good (Blue)"
"One in a Million"
[10]
NewJeans "Super Shy"
"OMG"
[11]
Tate McRae "Greedy" [12]
Peso Pluma "Rubicon" [13]
Mariah Carey "All I Want for Christmas Is You" [14]
Stray Kids "S-Class"
"Lalalala"
Morgan Wallen "98 Braves"

Winners and nominees

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Top Artist Top New Artist Top Male Artist
Top Female Artist Top Duo/Group Top Billboard 200 Artist
Top Hot 100 Artist Top Hot 100 Songwriter Top Hot 100 Producer
Top Streaming Songs Artist Top Radio Songs Artist Top Song Sales Artist
Top Billboard Global 200 Artist Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Artist Top R&B Artist
Top R&B Male Artist Top R&B Female Artist Top R&B Touring Artist
Top Rap Artist Top Rap Male Artist Top Rap Female Artist
Top Rap Touring Artist Top Country Artist Top Country Male Artist
Top Country Female Artist Top Country Duo/Group Top Country Touring Artist
Top Rock Artist Top Rock Duo/Group Top Rock Touring Artist
Top Latin Artist Top Latin Male Artist Top Latin Female Artist
Top Latin Duo/Group Top Latin Touring Artist Top Global K-Pop Artist
Top K-Pop Touring Artist Top Afrobeats Artist Top Dance/Electronic Artist
Top Christian Artist Top Gospel Artist Top Billboard 200 Album
Top Soundtrack Top R&B Album Top Rap Album
Top Country Album Top Rock Album Top Latin Album
Top K-Pop Album Top Dance/Electronic Album Top Christian Album
Top Gospel Album Top Hot 100 Song Top Streaming Song
Top Radio Song Top Selling Song Top Collaboration
Top Billboard Global 200 Song Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Song Top R&B Song
Top Rap Song Top Country Song Top Rock Song
Top Latin Song Top Global K-Pop Song Top Afrobeats Song
Top Dance/Electronic Song Top Christian Song Top Gospel Song

References

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  1. ^ Petski, Denise (October 19, 2023). "Billboard Music Awards Teams With Spotify For Reimagined Digital Awards Show". Deadline.
  2. ^ Mercuri, Monica (October 26, 2023). "How Taylor Swift Could Make History At The 2023 Billboard Music Awards". Forbes. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  3. ^ Lewis, Hilary (October 26, 2023). "Taylor Swift Tops 2023 Billboard Music Awards Finalists". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  4. ^ Grein, Paul (October 26, 2023). "Taylor Swift Leads Finalists for 2023 Billboard Music Awards: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  5. ^ Brandle, Lars (March 16, 2023). "Billboard Music Awards 2023 Date Is Set". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 16, 2023). "Billboard Music Awards Shifting Back To Late Fall Date, Looking For New Network Home". Deadline. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  7. ^ Halperin, Shirley; Schneider, Michael (March 24, 2023). "American Music Awards May Take 2023 Off as Billboard Music Awards Move In on Date". Variety. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  8. ^ Grein, Paul (October 19, 2023). "2023 Billboard Music Awards Teams With Spotify for Reimagined Awards Show". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  9. ^ Roiz, Jessica (November 20, 2023). "Karol G Performs Steamy Medley & Wins Big at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  10. ^ Tanaka, Stefanie (November 20, 2023). "Bebe Rexha Performs 'I'm Good (Blue)' & 'One In a Million' With David Guetta | Billboard Music Awards 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  11. ^ Fuentes, Emily (November 20, 2023). "NewJeans Performs 'Super Shy' & 'OMG' | Billboard Music Awards 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  12. ^ Tanaka, Stefanie (November 20, 2023). "Tate McRae Performs 'Greedy' | Billboard Music Awards 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  13. ^ Fuentes, Emily (November 20, 2023). "Peso Pluma Performs 'Rubicon' | Billboard Music Awards 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  14. ^ Grein, Paul (November 19, 2023). "2023 Billboard Music Awards: All the Performers, How to Watch & Full Schedule". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2023.