2024 Billboard Music Awards Recap
The 2024 Billboard Music Awards aired on December 12, marking a night of musical celebration and recognition on Fox and Fire TV Channels, as well as on-demand on Paramount+.
Taylor Swift was the standout of the evening, taking home 10 awards, which pushes her total career wins to an impressive 49, solidifying her position as the most awarded artist in Billboard Music Awards history.
Key Winners of the Night
The following are some of the key awards presented during the event:
- Top Artist: Taylor Swift
- Top New Artist: Chappell Roan
- Top Male Artist: Morgan Wallen
- Top Female Artist: Taylor Swift
- Top Duo/Group: Fuerza Regida
- Top Billboard 200 Artist: Taylor Swift
- Top Hot 100 Artist: Taylor Swift
- Top Streaming Songs Artist: Taylor Swift
- Top R&B Artist: SZA
- Top Rap Artist: Drake
Album and Song Highlights
Some notable album winners included:
- Top Billboard 200 Album: The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift
- Top R&B Album: 11:11 by Chris Brown
- Top Country Album: Zach Bryan by Zach Bryan
In terms of songs, Teddy Swims’ ‘Lose Control’ was awarded Top Hot 100 Song, while Zach Bryan’s collaboration with Kacey Musgraves, ‘I Remember Everything’, won Top Streaming Song.
Special Mentions
Chappell Roan expressed her excitement for winning Top New Artist, stating in her pre-recorded acceptance speech, ‘This has taken a long time — to be a new artist, but it’s awesome to be recognized.’
The 31st Billboard Music Awards showcased not just the winners but also featured captivating performances from renowned artists including Coldplay and Stray Kids.
For complete details on all winners, check out the full winners list here.
