Billboard Music Awards 2024: Full Winners List & Taylor Swift’s Record-Breaking Night

Billboard Music Awards

Taylor Swift Becomes the Most-Awarded Artist in BBMA History

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) celebrated the year’s biggest music hits, honoring the artists, songs, and albums that dominated the charts.

Airing on Thursday night, the event featured star-studded performances and fierce competition between some of music’s top names.

Taylor Swift Makes History at the BBMAs

Heading into the ceremony, Taylor Swift and Zach Bryan led the nominations, setting the stage for a record-breaking night.

Swift, who faced off against Drake for the title of most-awarded BBMA artist, emerged victorious—securing 10 wins and officially becoming the most-decorated artist in the history of the Billboard Music Awards.

This major achievement came just before Swift’s 35th birthday, making the night even more special for her and her fans.

First-Time Nominees Shine at the 2024 BBMAs

Several breakout artists received their first BBMA nominations, including:

  • Sabrina Carpenter, who was up for Top Hot 100 Artist and Top Streaming Songs Artist. Her viral hit “Espresso” also earned nods for Top Billboard Global 200 Song and Top Billboard Global Song, though she didn’t secure a win.
  • Benson Boone, Chappell Roan, Teddy Swims, Tyla, Shaboozey, Junior H, Enhypen, and The Red Clay Strays were among the other first-time finalists recognized at the awards.

Star-Studded Performances Light Up the Night

The pre-taped ceremony, hosted by comedian and actress Michelle Buteau (Babes, The Circle), featured an incredible lineup of live performances, including:

  • Coldplay
  • Shaboozey & Megan Moroney (Country)
  • Linkin Park (Rock)
  • Fuerza Regida (Regional Mexican)
  • Jelly Roll (Country Rap)
  • Stray Kids (K-Pop)

BBMA Eligibility & Chart Tracking

The 2024 BBMAs recognized chart-topping music from October 28, 2023, to October 19, 2024, aligning with Billboard’s year-end chart tracking period.

With Taylor Swift’s historic win and a lineup of rising stars, this year’s awards showcased the biggest moments in music—setting the stage for another incredible year ahead.

Source: USA TODAY

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