Billboard Music Awards 2024: Everything to Know

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards are approaching and fans are eager for the celebration of music's biggest stars.

This prestigious event recognizes the finest artists, albums, songs, producers, and songwriters from various genres, determined by their performance on the Billboard Charts over the year.

In the previous year, Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen were the standout winners, with Swift taking home an impressive ten awards, including Top Artist, Top Female Artist, and Top Billboard 200 Artist. Wallen won Top Billboard 200 Album for his album One Thing at a Time and secured Top Hot 100 Song for his hit “Last Night.”

This year's event promises excitement as artists and fans await to see who will emerge victorious this time around.

How to Watch the 2024 Billboard Music Awards

The BBMAs will be broadcast on Thursday, December 12, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX and Fire TV. For those who prefer on-demand viewing, the show will also be available on Paramount+. Throughout the night, performances will be shared on Billboard's website and social media channels.

Who Is Hosting the 2024 Billboard Music Awards?

This year's host will be talented actress and comedian Michelle Buteau. She is known for her roles in films like Happiest Season, Always Be My Maybe, and Survival of the Thickest, as well as the Netflix special Michelle Buteau: Welcome to Buteaupia.

Who Will Perform at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards?

The lineup of performers includes renowned artists such as Coldplay, Shaboozey, Jelly Roll, and Linkin Park. This will be a significant performance for Linkin Park, as they will appear on stage with Emily Armstrong for the first time since the passing of lead singer Chester Bennington in 2017.

Who Is Nominated at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards?

Zach Bryan leads the nominations with a total of 18 awards and 21 entries overall. Last year, he was awarded Top New Artist and Top Rock Artist, with his album American Heartbreak winning Top Rock Album. His hit “Something in the Orange” also took home Top Rock Song.

Taylor Swift is not far behind, nominated in 16 categories with 17 total entries, solidifying her status as the most awarded female artist in BBMAs history.

Sabrina Carpenter is also making her mark this year as a first-time finalist in 9 categories, including Top Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, and Top Streaming Songs Artist.

Additional first-time nominees include Teddy Swims, Tyla, Benson Boone, Shaboozey, Tommy Richman, among others, each making varying impressive entries in the nominations.

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