Mariah Carey; Morgan Wallen; Karol G.Photo:Getty
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The2023BillboardMusic Awards(BBMAs) are here!
On Sunday, the music awards show,streaming live on BBMAs.watch, will take place at different locations across the globe and add a unique feel to each artist.
Leading this year’s nominations, which are based off chart data including song sales, radio airplay, streaming and social engagement, isTaylor Swift, who’s up for 20 categories.
Here’s everything to know about the show.
A wide variety of performers will hit the stage
This year’s performances will not disappoint.
Mariah Carey,Peso Pluma, Karol G,Morgan Wallen,Stray Kids,Bebe Rexhaand David Guetta, Tate McRae andNewJeansare all set to take the stage.
All performances will be pre-recorded.
NewJeans.PMC/Billboard Music Awards
PMC/Billboard Music Awards
Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen and SZA lead as finalists
This year, Swift leads as a nominee in 20 different categories.
Meanwhile,The Weekndappears in 16 categories,Drakeis a finalist in 14 categories, andZach Bryanis up for 13 awards.
Taylor Swift.John Shearer/Getty
John Shearer/Getty
Artists up for their first-everBillboardMusic Awards at the upcoming ceremony include Bailey Zimmerman,Coi Leray, Fifty Fifty, Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera, Jelly Roll, Ice Spice, Metro Boomin, NewJeans, Peso Pluma and Oliver Anthony Music.
This year’s show introduces nine new categories: top Hot 100 songwriter, top Hot 100 producer, top rock duo/group, top global K-pop artist, top K-pop tour, top K-pop albukarol m, top global K-pop song, top Afrobeats artist and top Afrobeats song.
Who is hosting?
With the show’s new format, the BBMAs are straying away from traditional award show hosts.
“Since this is such a non-traditional format, we are moving away from traditional host and presenter patterns,” Alexi Mazareas, Dick Clark Production’s VP, programming & development toldBillboard. “The goal is to really lean in to each unique performance and winner celebration that connects the artists and their biggest fans.”
Loyal fans are attending the show
Those fans will be receiving a golden ticket that allows them to attend the pre-recorded performance of their favorite artist that will stream during the awards ceremony.
How to watch
TheBillboardMusic Awards will air on BBMAs.watch andBillboardsocial channels on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.
source: people.com
