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 | |
|---|---|
| Date | November 19, 2023 |
| Presented by | Marriott Bonvoy |
| Most awards | Morgan Wallen (11) |
| Most nominations | Taylor Swift (20) |
| Website | bbmas |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | billboard.com |
| Produced by | Dick Clark Productions[1] |
Background
editOn 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
edit| 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
editReferences
edit- ^ Petski, Denise (October 19, 2023). "Billboard Music Awards Teams With Spotify For Reimagined Digital Awards Show". Deadline.
- ^ Mercuri, Monica (October 26, 2023). "How Taylor Swift Could Make History At The 2023 Billboard Music Awards". Forbes. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ Lewis, Hilary (October 26, 2023). "Taylor Swift Tops 2023 Billboard Music Awards Finalists". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ Grein, Paul (October 26, 2023). "Taylor Swift Leads Finalists for 2023 Billboard Music Awards: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (March 16, 2023). "Billboard Music Awards 2023 Date Is Set". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 16, 2023). "Billboard Music Awards Shifting Back To Late Fall Date, Looking For New Network Home". Deadline. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Grein, Paul (October 19, 2023). "2023 Billboard Music Awards Teams With Spotify for Reimagined Awards Show". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ Roiz, Jessica (November 20, 2023). "Karol G Performs Steamy Medley & Wins Big at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Fuentes, Emily (November 20, 2023). "NewJeans Performs 'Super Shy' & 'OMG' | Billboard Music Awards 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Tanaka, Stefanie (November 20, 2023). "Tate McRae Performs 'Greedy' | Billboard Music Awards 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Fuentes, Emily (November 20, 2023). "Peso Pluma Performs 'Rubicon' | Billboard Music Awards 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Grein, Paul (November 19, 2023). "2023 Billboard Music Awards: All the Performers, How to Watch & Full Schedule". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2023.