The 2018 Billboard Music Award is an honor given by Billboard, a publication and music popularity chart covering the music business. The Billboard Music Awards show had been held annually since 1989 in December until it went dormant in 2006. The awards returned in 2011 and is held annually in May. The 2016 Billboard Music Awards aired live on May 22 at 8/7c on ABC.
Unlike other awards, such as the Grammy Award, which determine nominations as a result of the highest votes received by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the Billboard Music Awards finalists are based on United States year-end chart performance according to Nielsen data for sales, number of downloads and total airplay. Awards were given for the top album/artist/single in different genres. Since 1992, the awards also give out a Billboard Century Award—the magazine's highest honor for creative achievement and named for Billboard's centennial in 1994. The award was renamed the Icon Award in 2011. Michael Jackson has won the most awards with 40 wins. Janet Jackson has won the most awards for female artist with 33 wins.
From 1989 to 2006, the show had the same categories and category names every year. In 2011, for the first time, all of the awards were renamed to "Top [award title]". The "of the year" portion of each category title no longer exists, and many of the awards have been further renamed. Other awards, including both "crossover" awards (No. 1 Classical Crossover Artist and No. 1 Classical Crossover Album) were discontinued.
The most important categories are Top Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album, Top Hot 100 Song and Top New Artist. These categories highlighted in each award and other categories are divided by genre.
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Top Female Artist Billboard 2018
Top Female Artist 2018:
Adele
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Adele
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Top New Artist Billboard 2018
Top New Artist 2018:
Fetty Wap
OMI
Charlie Puth
Silentó
Bryson Tiller
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Fetty Wap
OMI
Charlie Puth
Silentó
Bryson Tiller
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Top Hot 100 Artist Billboard 2018
Top Hot 100 Artist 2018:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Top Hot 100 Song Billboard 2018
Top Hot 100 Song 2018:
Adele, “Hello”
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Adele, “Hello”
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Top Country Song Billboard 2018
Top Country Song 2018:
Sam Hunt, “Break Up In A Small Town”
Sam Hunt, “Take Your Time”
Little Big Town, “Girl Crush”
Thomas Rhett, “Die A Happy Man”
Chris Young, “I’m Comin’ Over”
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Sam Hunt, “Break Up In A Small Town”
Sam Hunt, “Take Your Time”
Little Big Town, “Girl Crush”
Thomas Rhett, “Die A Happy Man”
Chris Young, “I’m Comin’ Over”
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Top Male Artist Billboard 2018
Top Male Artist 2018:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Ed Sheeran
The Weeknd
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Ed Sheeran
The Weeknd
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Top Billboard 200 Album 2018
Top Billboard 200 Album 2018:
Adele, 25
Justin Bieber, Purpose
Ed Sheeran, x
Taylor Swift, 1989
The Weeknd, Beauty Behind The Madness
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Adele, 25
Justin Bieber, Purpose
Ed Sheeran, x
Taylor Swift, 1989
The Weeknd, Beauty Behind The Madness
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Top R&B Song Billboard 2018
Top R&B Song 2018:
Alessia Cara “Here”
Omarion Featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko, “Post To Be”
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
The Weeknd, “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Alessia Cara “Here”
Omarion Featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko, “Post To Be”
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
The Weeknd, “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Billboard Chart Achievement Award 2018
Billboard Chart Achievement Award 2018:
Rihanna -- WINNER
Adele
Drake
The Weeknd
Little Big Town
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Rihanna -- WINNER
Adele
Drake
The Weeknd
Little Big Town
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Top Artist Billboard 2018
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards are on the horizon! The ceremony will air on Sunday, May 22 at 8pm EST, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Adele will be debuting her new video,“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato will be performing, along with Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Fifth Harmony and more. In honor of the upcoming ceremony, we’re taking a look back at some of the best gems from past Billboard Awards. Here are 10 moments that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we love music.
Top Artist 2018:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top Artist 2018:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Billboard 2018 Red Carpet
At 2018 Billboard Awards Red Carpet Ms. McNeill was talking about success in the music world and how to achieve it, but she could also have been talking about the look of the evening. If the Academy Awards red carpet has become a polished marketing event with celebrities as pawns in a high-fashion game, the pink version at the Billboard awards revealed rock stars and those who aspire to be them dressed, well, seemingly by themselves.
Sure, there were big brand names on display, but aside from a select few (Versace, as worn by Priyanka Chopra and Ariana Grande, springs to mind) they were pretty much unrecognizable. When even Heidi Klum could not remember the name of the emerging designer who had made her dress (“But it’s a new designer, and I love him,” she said), it was clear this was going to be less about a runway aesthetic than a Vegas aesthetic.
Which could be summed up as: legs. Also spangles, and side cutouts. Mostly on the co-host Ciara, who started the evening in a silver Philipp Plein tabard dress held together on the sides by tiny strips at the hip, and then slipped into six — count ’em — other looks during the course of the evening, all of which revealed various body parts in unexpected ways. She has just signed with IMG Models, so perhaps she was displaying her versatility.
Still, Ciara looked positively subdued compared with Britney Spears, who set the tone for the night (well, the awards were in her current hometown) in a sheer lace romper over black undies with a long train and knee-high fishnet boots, which resembled nothing so much as Frederick’s of Hollywood meets “Game of Thrones,” though it was apparently by Reem Acra.
And so it went from there. Demi Lovato wore a sheer lace top over a black bra under a bouclé jacket and wide black trousers by Chanel before changing into a sheer T-shirt, big pants and over-the-knee boots for her performance. Zendaya wore a flesh-colored bra with a matching long skirt that made her look like a Calvin Klein mermaid. Keke Palmer was in burgundy latex (“I’m sweating from the inside,” she said). Gwen Stefani wore a transparent gown with strategically placed silver sequins for her duet with Blake Shelton that called to mind Beyoncé’s little-left-to-the-imagination Met Gala dress of 2017.
Of course, we’ve been there, done that. The naked look is, in many ways, so last year. A display of lingerie is no longer shocking, which may be why Rihanna, high priestess of the peekaboo, made the most shocking appearance of the evening — in a covered-up bronze vintage Thierry Mugler coatdress.
She changed into a black trouser suit with a mint-green fur shoulder wrap to sing, and, after that, a green-and-black tiger-striped Dries Van Noten nightie dress to receive her Chart Achievement award. But they were all relatively sedate (even the nightie dress was long and not clingy.)
The net effect was to make Rihanna look like a grown-up, an adjective that also applied to Adele, who wore a long-sleeved flower-festooned gown (which was the source of much Twitter speculation, though it turned out to be by Dolce & Gabbana) in her new video, which had its premiere during the awards. Even Madonna, who has of late displayed a pointedly non-age-appropriate tendency to excessive exposure, chose to wear a baroque purple pantsuit by Gucci in her tribute to Prince (coincidentally, purple trousers were also Kesha’s choice for the red carpet).
Sure, there were big brand names on display, but aside from a select few (Versace, as worn by Priyanka Chopra and Ariana Grande, springs to mind) they were pretty much unrecognizable. When even Heidi Klum could not remember the name of the emerging designer who had made her dress (“But it’s a new designer, and I love him,” she said), it was clear this was going to be less about a runway aesthetic than a Vegas aesthetic.
Which could be summed up as: legs. Also spangles, and side cutouts. Mostly on the co-host Ciara, who started the evening in a silver Philipp Plein tabard dress held together on the sides by tiny strips at the hip, and then slipped into six — count ’em — other looks during the course of the evening, all of which revealed various body parts in unexpected ways. She has just signed with IMG Models, so perhaps she was displaying her versatility.
Still, Ciara looked positively subdued compared with Britney Spears, who set the tone for the night (well, the awards were in her current hometown) in a sheer lace romper over black undies with a long train and knee-high fishnet boots, which resembled nothing so much as Frederick’s of Hollywood meets “Game of Thrones,” though it was apparently by Reem Acra.
And so it went from there. Demi Lovato wore a sheer lace top over a black bra under a bouclé jacket and wide black trousers by Chanel before changing into a sheer T-shirt, big pants and over-the-knee boots for her performance. Zendaya wore a flesh-colored bra with a matching long skirt that made her look like a Calvin Klein mermaid. Keke Palmer was in burgundy latex (“I’m sweating from the inside,” she said). Gwen Stefani wore a transparent gown with strategically placed silver sequins for her duet with Blake Shelton that called to mind Beyoncé’s little-left-to-the-imagination Met Gala dress of 2017.
Of course, we’ve been there, done that. The naked look is, in many ways, so last year. A display of lingerie is no longer shocking, which may be why Rihanna, high priestess of the peekaboo, made the most shocking appearance of the evening — in a covered-up bronze vintage Thierry Mugler coatdress.
She changed into a black trouser suit with a mint-green fur shoulder wrap to sing, and, after that, a green-and-black tiger-striped Dries Van Noten nightie dress to receive her Chart Achievement award. But they were all relatively sedate (even the nightie dress was long and not clingy.)
The net effect was to make Rihanna look like a grown-up, an adjective that also applied to Adele, who wore a long-sleeved flower-festooned gown (which was the source of much Twitter speculation, though it turned out to be by Dolce & Gabbana) in her new video, which had its premiere during the awards. Even Madonna, who has of late displayed a pointedly non-age-appropriate tendency to excessive exposure, chose to wear a baroque purple pantsuit by Gucci in her tribute to Prince (coincidentally, purple trousers were also Kesha’s choice for the red carpet).
Music Awards Nominations 2018
2018 Billboard Music Awards finalists are based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital songs sales, radio airplay, streaming, touring and social interactions on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify and other popular online destinations for music. These measurements are tracked year-round by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Music and Next Big Sound. The awards are based on the reporting period of tracking dates March 23, 2017 through March 17, 2018 and Billboard chart dates April 11, 2017 through April 2, 2018. Since 1940, the Billboard charts have been the go-to guide for ranking the popularity of songs and albums, and are the ultimate measure of a musician’s success.
See the full list of finalists below.
Top Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top New Artist:
Fetty Wap
OMI
Charlie Puth
Silentó
Bryson Tiller
Top Male Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Ed Sheeran
The Weeknd
Top Female Artist:
Adele
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group:
Maroon 5
One Direction
twenty one pilots
The Rolling Stones
U2
Top Billboard 200 Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top Hot 100 Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top Song Sales Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
The Weeknd
Top Radio Songs Artist:
Justin Bieber
Ellie Goulding
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top Streaming Songs Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Silentó
The Weeknd
Top Social Media Artist:
Justin Bieber
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Demi Lovato
Taylor Swift
Top Touring Artist:
Madonna
One Direction
The Rolling Stones
Taylor Swift
U2
Top R&B Artist:
Chris Brown
Jeremih
Rihanna
Bryson Tiller
The Weeknd
Top Rap Artist:
Drake
Fetty Wap
Future
Wiz Khalifa
Silentó
Top Country Artist:
Zac Brown Band
Luke Bryan
Sam Hunt
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Top Rock Artist:
Fall Out Boy
Elle King
twenty one pilots
Walk the Moon
X Ambassadors
Top Latin Artist:
Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga
Juan Gabriel
Nicky Jam
Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho
Romeo Santos
Top Dance/Electronic Artist:
The Chainsmokers
DJ Snake
David Guetta
Major Lazer
Zedd
Top Christian Artist:
Casting Crowns
Lauren Daigle
Hillsong United
MercyMe
Chris Tomlin
Top Gospel Artist:
Anthony Brown and group therAPy
Tasha Cobbs
Kirk Franklin
Travis Greene
Marvin Sapp
Top Billboard 200 Album:
Adele, 25
Justin Bieber, Purpose
Ed Sheeran, x
Taylor Swift, 1989
The Weeknd, Beauty Behind The Madness
Top Soundtrack:
Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1
Fifty Shades of Grey
Furious 7
Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1
Pitch Perfect 2
Top R&B Album:
Chris Brown, Royalty
Rihanna, Anti
Bryson Tiller, T R A P S O U L
Tyrese, Black Rose
The Weeknd, Beauty Behind The Madness
Top Rap Album:
Drake, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late
Drake & Future, What A Time To Be Alive
Dr. Dre, Compton
Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly
Meek Mill, Dreams Worth More Than Money
Top Country Album:
Chris Stapleton, Traveller
Luke Bryan, Kill The Lights
Sam Hunt, Montevallo
Zac Brown Band, Jekyll + Hyde
Carrie Underwood, Storyteller
Top Rock Album:
Alabama Shakes, Sound & Color
David Bowie, Blackstar
Coldplay, A Head Full Of Dreams
Mumford & Sons, Wilder Mind
twenty one pilots, Blurryface
Top Latin Album:
Juan Gabriel, Los Dúo
Juan Gabriel, Mis Número 1…40 Aniversario
Mana, Cama Incendiada
Gerardo Ortiz, Hoy Más Fuerte
Romeo Santos, Formula, Vol. 2
Top Dance/Electronic Album:
David Guetta, Listen
Major Lazer, Peace Is The Mission
ODESZA, In Return
Skrillex & Diplo, Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü
Zedd, True Colors
Top Christian Album:
Lauren Daigle, How Can It Be
Hillsong UNITED, Empires
Joey + Rory, Hymns That Are Important To Us
TobyMac, This Is Not A Test
Chris Tomlin, Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship
Top Gospel Album:
Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Everyday Jesus
Tasha Cobbs, One Place Live
Kirk Franklin, Losing My Religion
Jonathan McReynolds, Life Music: Stage Two
Marvin Sapp, You Shall Live
Top Hot 100 Song:
Adele, “Hello”
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Selling Song:
Adele, “Hello”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
OMI, “Cheerleader”
Rachel Platten, “Fight Song”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Radio Song:
Adele “Hello”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk!”
Walk the Moon, “Shut Up And Dance”
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
Top Streaming Song (Audio):
Justin Bieber, “Sorry”
Justin Bieber, “What Do You Mean”
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Drake, “Hotline Bling”
Top Streaming Song (Video):
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk!”
Silentó, “Watch Me”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top R&B Song:
Alessia Cara “Here”
Omarion Featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko, “Post To Be”
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
The Weeknd, “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Rap Song:
Drake, “Hotline Bling”
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Fetty Wap, “679” feat. Remy Boyz
Silentó, “Watch Me”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
Top Country Song:
Sam Hunt, “Break Up In A Small Town”
Sam Hunt, “Take Your Time”
Little Big Town, “Girl Crush”
Thomas Rhett, “Die A Happy Man”
Chris Young, “I’m Comin’ Over”
Top Rock Song:
Fall Out Boy, “Uma Thurman”
Elle King, “Ex’s & Oh’s”
twenty one pilots, “Stressed Out”
Walk the Moon, “Shut Up And Dance”
X Ambassadors, “Renegades”
Top Latin Song:
J Balvin “Ginza”
Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho, “Te Metiste”
Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, “El Perdon”
Maluma, “Borro Cassette”
Romeo Santos, “Propuesta Indecente”
Top Dance/Electronic Song:
The Chainsmokers Featuring ROZES, “Roses”
DJ Snake & AlunaGeorge, “You Know You Like It”
David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack, “Hey Mama”
Major Lazer & DJ Snake Featuring MØ, “Lean On”
Skrillex & Diplo, “Where Are Ü Now” with Justin Bieber
Top Christian Song:
Hillsong UNITED, “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)”
Hillsong UNITED, “Touch The Sky”
MercyMe, “Flawless”
NEEDTOBREATHE Featuring Gavin DeGraw, “Brother”
Chris Tomlin, “Good Good Father”
Top Gospel Song:
Anthony Brown and group therAPy, “Worth”
Erica Campbell feat. Big Shizz, “I Luh God”
Kirk Franklin, “Wanna Be Happy?”
Travis Greene, “Intentional”
Brian Courtney Wilson, “Worth Fighting For”
See the full list of finalists below.
Top Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top New Artist:
Fetty Wap
OMI
Charlie Puth
Silentó
Bryson Tiller
Top Male Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Ed Sheeran
The Weeknd
Top Female Artist:
Adele
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group:
Maroon 5
One Direction
twenty one pilots
The Rolling Stones
U2
Top Billboard 200 Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top Hot 100 Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top Song Sales Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
The Weeknd
Top Radio Songs Artist:
Justin Bieber
Ellie Goulding
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top Streaming Songs Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Silentó
The Weeknd
Top Social Media Artist:
Justin Bieber
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Demi Lovato
Taylor Swift
Top Touring Artist:
Madonna
One Direction
The Rolling Stones
Taylor Swift
U2
Top R&B Artist:
Chris Brown
Jeremih
Rihanna
Bryson Tiller
The Weeknd
Top Rap Artist:
Drake
Fetty Wap
Future
Wiz Khalifa
Silentó
Top Country Artist:
Zac Brown Band
Luke Bryan
Sam Hunt
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Top Rock Artist:
Fall Out Boy
Elle King
twenty one pilots
Walk the Moon
X Ambassadors
Top Latin Artist:
Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga
Juan Gabriel
Nicky Jam
Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho
Romeo Santos
Top Dance/Electronic Artist:
The Chainsmokers
DJ Snake
David Guetta
Major Lazer
Zedd
Top Christian Artist:
Casting Crowns
Lauren Daigle
Hillsong United
MercyMe
Chris Tomlin
Top Gospel Artist:
Anthony Brown and group therAPy
Tasha Cobbs
Kirk Franklin
Travis Greene
Marvin Sapp
Top Billboard 200 Album:
Adele, 25
Justin Bieber, Purpose
Ed Sheeran, x
Taylor Swift, 1989
The Weeknd, Beauty Behind The Madness
Top Soundtrack:
Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1
Fifty Shades of Grey
Furious 7
Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1
Pitch Perfect 2
Top R&B Album:
Chris Brown, Royalty
Rihanna, Anti
Bryson Tiller, T R A P S O U L
Tyrese, Black Rose
The Weeknd, Beauty Behind The Madness
Top Rap Album:
Drake, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late
Drake & Future, What A Time To Be Alive
Dr. Dre, Compton
Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly
Meek Mill, Dreams Worth More Than Money
Top Country Album:
Chris Stapleton, Traveller
Luke Bryan, Kill The Lights
Sam Hunt, Montevallo
Zac Brown Band, Jekyll + Hyde
Carrie Underwood, Storyteller
Top Rock Album:
Alabama Shakes, Sound & Color
David Bowie, Blackstar
Coldplay, A Head Full Of Dreams
Mumford & Sons, Wilder Mind
twenty one pilots, Blurryface
Top Latin Album:
Juan Gabriel, Los Dúo
Juan Gabriel, Mis Número 1…40 Aniversario
Mana, Cama Incendiada
Gerardo Ortiz, Hoy Más Fuerte
Romeo Santos, Formula, Vol. 2
Top Dance/Electronic Album:
David Guetta, Listen
Major Lazer, Peace Is The Mission
ODESZA, In Return
Skrillex & Diplo, Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü
Zedd, True Colors
Top Christian Album:
Lauren Daigle, How Can It Be
Hillsong UNITED, Empires
Joey + Rory, Hymns That Are Important To Us
TobyMac, This Is Not A Test
Chris Tomlin, Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship
Top Gospel Album:
Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Everyday Jesus
Tasha Cobbs, One Place Live
Kirk Franklin, Losing My Religion
Jonathan McReynolds, Life Music: Stage Two
Marvin Sapp, You Shall Live
Top Hot 100 Song:
Adele, “Hello”
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Selling Song:
Adele, “Hello”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
OMI, “Cheerleader”
Rachel Platten, “Fight Song”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Radio Song:
Adele “Hello”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk!”
Walk the Moon, “Shut Up And Dance”
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
Top Streaming Song (Audio):
Justin Bieber, “Sorry”
Justin Bieber, “What Do You Mean”
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Drake, “Hotline Bling”
Top Streaming Song (Video):
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk!”
Silentó, “Watch Me”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top R&B Song:
Alessia Cara “Here”
Omarion Featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko, “Post To Be”
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
The Weeknd, “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Rap Song:
Drake, “Hotline Bling”
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Fetty Wap, “679” feat. Remy Boyz
Silentó, “Watch Me”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
Top Country Song:
Sam Hunt, “Break Up In A Small Town”
Sam Hunt, “Take Your Time”
Little Big Town, “Girl Crush”
Thomas Rhett, “Die A Happy Man”
Chris Young, “I’m Comin’ Over”
Top Rock Song:
Fall Out Boy, “Uma Thurman”
Elle King, “Ex’s & Oh’s”
twenty one pilots, “Stressed Out”
Walk the Moon, “Shut Up And Dance”
X Ambassadors, “Renegades”
Top Latin Song:
J Balvin “Ginza”
Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho, “Te Metiste”
Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, “El Perdon”
Maluma, “Borro Cassette”
Romeo Santos, “Propuesta Indecente”
Top Dance/Electronic Song:
The Chainsmokers Featuring ROZES, “Roses”
DJ Snake & AlunaGeorge, “You Know You Like It”
David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack, “Hey Mama”
Major Lazer & DJ Snake Featuring MØ, “Lean On”
Skrillex & Diplo, “Where Are Ü Now” with Justin Bieber
Top Christian Song:
Hillsong UNITED, “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)”
Hillsong UNITED, “Touch The Sky”
MercyMe, “Flawless”
NEEDTOBREATHE Featuring Gavin DeGraw, “Brother”
Chris Tomlin, “Good Good Father”
Top Gospel Song:
Anthony Brown and group therAPy, “Worth”
Erica Campbell feat. Big Shizz, “I Luh God”
Kirk Franklin, “Wanna Be Happy?”
Travis Greene, “Intentional”
Brian Courtney Wilson, “Worth Fighting For”
Billboard 2018 Winners
Check out the complete list of Billboard 2018 Winners below:
Top Artist:
Adele -- WINNER
Justin Bieber
Drake
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Billboard Chart Achievement Award (Fan-Voted):
Rihanna -- WINNER
Adele
Drake
The Weeknd
Little Big Town
Top R&B Song:
Alessia Cara “Here”
Omarion Featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko, “Post To Be”
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
The Weeknd, “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)”
The Weeknd, “The Hills” -- WINNER
Top Billboard 200 Album:
Adele, 25 -- WINNER
Justin Bieber, Purpose
Ed Sheeran, x
Taylor Swift, 1989
The Weeknd, Beauty Behind The Madness
Top Male Artist:
Justin Bieber -- WINNER
Drake
Fetty Wap
Ed Sheeran
The Weeknd
Top Country Song:
Sam Hunt, “Break Up In A Small Town”
Sam Hunt, “Take Your Time”
Little Big Town, “Girl Crush”
Thomas Rhett, “Die A Happy Man” -- WINNER
Chris Young, “I’m Comin’ Over”
Top Hot 100 Song:
Adele, “Hello”
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again” -- WINNER
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Hot 100 Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd -- WINNER
Top New Artist:
Fetty Wap -- WINNER
OMI
Charlie Puth
Silentó
Bryson Tiller
Top Female Artist:
Adele -- WINNER
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group:
Maroon 5
One Direction -- WINNER
twenty one pilots
The Rolling Stones
U2
Top Billboard 200 Artist:
Adele -- WINNER
Justin Bieber
Drake
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top Song Sales Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
The Weeknd -- WINNER
Top Radio Songs Artist:
Justin Bieber
Ellie Goulding
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd -- WINNER
Top Streaming Songs Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Silentó
The Weeknd -- WINNER
Top Social Media Artist:
Justin Bieber -- WINNER
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Demi Lovato
Taylor Swift
Top Touring Artist:
Madonna
One Direction
The Rolling Stones
Taylor Swift -- WINNER
U2
Top R&B Artist:
Chris Brown
Jeremih
Rihanna
Bryson Tiller
The Weeknd -- WINNER
Top Rap Artist:
Drake -- WINNER
Fetty Wap
Future
Wiz Khalifa
Silentó
Top Country Artist:
Zac Brown Band
Luke Bryan -- WINNER
Sam Hunt
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Top Rock Artist:
Fall Out Boy
Elle King
twenty one pilots -- WINNER
Walk the Moon
X Ambassadors
Top Latin Artist:
Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga
Juan Gabriel
Nicky Jam
Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho
Romeo Santos -- WINNER
Top Dance/Electronic Artist:
The Chainsmokers
DJ Snake
David Guetta -- WINNER
Major Lazer
Zedd
Top Christian Artist:
Casting Crowns
Lauren Daigle
Hillsong United -- WINNER
MercyMe
Chris Tomlin
Top Gospel Artist:
Anthony Brown and group therAPy
Tasha Cobbs
Kirk Franklin -- WINNER
Travis Greene
Marvin Sapp
Top Soundtrack:
Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1
Fifty Shades of Grey
Furious 7
Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1
Pitch Perfect 2 -- WINNER
Top R&B Album:
Chris Brown, Royalty
Rihanna, Anti
Bryson Tiller, T R A P S O U L
Tyrese, Black Rose
The Weeknd, Beauty Behind the Madness -- WINNER
Top Rap Album:
Drake, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late
Drake & Future, What A Time To Be Alive
Dr. Dre, Compton
Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly
Meek Mill, Dreams Worth More Than Money -- WINNER
Top Country Album:
Chris Stapleton, Traveller -- WINNER
Luke Bryan, Kill The Lights
Sam Hunt, Montevallo
Zac Brown Band, Jekyll + Hyde
Carrie Underwood, Storyteller
Top Rock Album:
Alabama Shakes, Sound & Color
David Bowie, Blackstar
Coldplay, A Head Full Of Dreams
Mumford & Sons, Wilder Mind
twenty one pilots, Blurryface -- WINNER
Top Latin Album:
Juan Gabriel, Los Dúo -- WINNER
Juan Gabriel, Mis Número 1…40 Aniversario
Mana, Cama Incendiada
Gerardo Ortiz, Hoy Más Fuerte
Romeo Santos, Formula, Vol. 2
Top Dance/Electronic Album:
David Guetta, Listen
Major Lazer, Peace Is The Mission
ODESZA, In Return
Skrillex & Diplo, Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü
Zedd, True Colors -- WINNER
Top Christian Album:
Lauren Daigle, How Can It Be -- WINNER
Hillsong UNITED, Empires
Joey + Rory, Hymns That Are Important To Us
TobyMac, This Is Not A Test
Chris Tomlin, Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship
Top Gospel Album:
Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Everyday Jesus
Tasha Cobbs, One Place Live
Kirk Franklin, Losing My Religion -- WINNER
Jonathan McReynolds, Life Music: Stage Two
Marvin Sapp, You Shall Live
Top Selling Song:
Adele, “Hello” -- WINNER
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
OMI, “Cheerleader”
Rachel Platten, “Fight Song”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Radio Song:
Adele “Hello”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk!”
Walk the Moon, “Shut Up and Dance” -- WINNER
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
Top Streaming Song (Audio):
Justin Bieber, “Sorry”
Justin Bieber, “What Do You Mean”
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
The Weeknd, “The Hills” -- WINNER
Drake, “Hotline Bling”
Top Streaming Song (Video):
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk!”
Silentó, “Watch Me” -- WINNER
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Rap Song:
Drake, “Hotline Bling”
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Fetty Wap, “679” feat. Remy Boyz
Silentó, “Watch Me”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again” -- WINNER
Top Rock Song:
Fall Out Boy, “Uma Thurman”
Elle King, “Ex’s & Oh’s”
twenty one pilots, “Stressed Out”
Walk the Moon, “Shut Up And Dance” -- WINNER
X Ambassadors, “Renegades”
Top Latin Song:
J Balvin “Ginza”
Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho, “Te Metiste”
Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, “El Perdon” -- WINNER
Maluma, “Borro Cassette”
Romeo Santos, “Propuesta Indecente”
Top Dance/Electronic Song:
The Chainsmokers Featuring ROZES, “Roses”
DJ Snake & AlunaGeorge, “You Know You Like It”
David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack, “Hey Mama”
Major Lazer & DJ Snake Featuring MØ, “Lean On” -- WINNER
Skrillex & Diplo, “Where Are Ü Now” with Justin Bieber
Top Christian Song:
Hillsong UNITED, “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” -- WINNER
Hillsong UNITED, “Touch the Sky”
MercyMe, “Flawless”
NEEDTOBREATHE Featuring Gavin DeGraw, “Brother”
Chris Tomlin, “Good Good Father”
Top Gospel Song:
Anthony Brown and group therAPy, “Worth”
Erica Campbell feat. Big Shizz, “I Luh God”
Kirk Franklin, “Wanna Be Happy?” -- WINNER
Travis Greene, “Intentional”
Brian Courtney Wilson, “Worth Fighting For”
Top Artist:
Adele -- WINNER
Justin Bieber
Drake
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Billboard Chart Achievement Award (Fan-Voted):
Rihanna -- WINNER
Adele
Drake
The Weeknd
Little Big Town
Top R&B Song:
Alessia Cara “Here”
Omarion Featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko, “Post To Be”
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
The Weeknd, “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)”
The Weeknd, “The Hills” -- WINNER
Top Billboard 200 Album:
Adele, 25 -- WINNER
Justin Bieber, Purpose
Ed Sheeran, x
Taylor Swift, 1989
The Weeknd, Beauty Behind The Madness
Top Male Artist:
Justin Bieber -- WINNER
Drake
Fetty Wap
Ed Sheeran
The Weeknd
Top Country Song:
Sam Hunt, “Break Up In A Small Town”
Sam Hunt, “Take Your Time”
Little Big Town, “Girl Crush”
Thomas Rhett, “Die A Happy Man” -- WINNER
Chris Young, “I’m Comin’ Over”
Top Hot 100 Song:
Adele, “Hello”
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again” -- WINNER
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Hot 100 Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd -- WINNER
Top New Artist:
Fetty Wap -- WINNER
OMI
Charlie Puth
Silentó
Bryson Tiller
Top Female Artist:
Adele -- WINNER
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group:
Maroon 5
One Direction -- WINNER
twenty one pilots
The Rolling Stones
U2
Top Billboard 200 Artist:
Adele -- WINNER
Justin Bieber
Drake
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top Song Sales Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
The Weeknd -- WINNER
Top Radio Songs Artist:
Justin Bieber
Ellie Goulding
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd -- WINNER
Top Streaming Songs Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Silentó
The Weeknd -- WINNER
Top Social Media Artist:
Justin Bieber -- WINNER
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Demi Lovato
Taylor Swift
Top Touring Artist:
Madonna
One Direction
The Rolling Stones
Taylor Swift -- WINNER
U2
Top R&B Artist:
Chris Brown
Jeremih
Rihanna
Bryson Tiller
The Weeknd -- WINNER
Top Rap Artist:
Drake -- WINNER
Fetty Wap
Future
Wiz Khalifa
Silentó
Top Country Artist:
Zac Brown Band
Luke Bryan -- WINNER
Sam Hunt
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Top Rock Artist:
Fall Out Boy
Elle King
twenty one pilots -- WINNER
Walk the Moon
X Ambassadors
Top Latin Artist:
Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga
Juan Gabriel
Nicky Jam
Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho
Romeo Santos -- WINNER
Top Dance/Electronic Artist:
The Chainsmokers
DJ Snake
David Guetta -- WINNER
Major Lazer
Zedd
Top Christian Artist:
Casting Crowns
Lauren Daigle
Hillsong United -- WINNER
MercyMe
Chris Tomlin
Top Gospel Artist:
Anthony Brown and group therAPy
Tasha Cobbs
Kirk Franklin -- WINNER
Travis Greene
Marvin Sapp
Top Soundtrack:
Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1
Fifty Shades of Grey
Furious 7
Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1
Pitch Perfect 2 -- WINNER
Top R&B Album:
Chris Brown, Royalty
Rihanna, Anti
Bryson Tiller, T R A P S O U L
Tyrese, Black Rose
The Weeknd, Beauty Behind the Madness -- WINNER
Top Rap Album:
Drake, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late
Drake & Future, What A Time To Be Alive
Dr. Dre, Compton
Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly
Meek Mill, Dreams Worth More Than Money -- WINNER
Top Country Album:
Chris Stapleton, Traveller -- WINNER
Luke Bryan, Kill The Lights
Sam Hunt, Montevallo
Zac Brown Band, Jekyll + Hyde
Carrie Underwood, Storyteller
Top Rock Album:
Alabama Shakes, Sound & Color
David Bowie, Blackstar
Coldplay, A Head Full Of Dreams
Mumford & Sons, Wilder Mind
twenty one pilots, Blurryface -- WINNER
Top Latin Album:
Juan Gabriel, Los Dúo -- WINNER
Juan Gabriel, Mis Número 1…40 Aniversario
Mana, Cama Incendiada
Gerardo Ortiz, Hoy Más Fuerte
Romeo Santos, Formula, Vol. 2
Top Dance/Electronic Album:
David Guetta, Listen
Major Lazer, Peace Is The Mission
ODESZA, In Return
Skrillex & Diplo, Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü
Zedd, True Colors -- WINNER
Top Christian Album:
Lauren Daigle, How Can It Be -- WINNER
Hillsong UNITED, Empires
Joey + Rory, Hymns That Are Important To Us
TobyMac, This Is Not A Test
Chris Tomlin, Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship
Top Gospel Album:
Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Everyday Jesus
Tasha Cobbs, One Place Live
Kirk Franklin, Losing My Religion -- WINNER
Jonathan McReynolds, Life Music: Stage Two
Marvin Sapp, You Shall Live
Top Selling Song:
Adele, “Hello” -- WINNER
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
OMI, “Cheerleader”
Rachel Platten, “Fight Song”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Radio Song:
Adele “Hello”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk!”
Walk the Moon, “Shut Up and Dance” -- WINNER
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
Top Streaming Song (Audio):
Justin Bieber, “Sorry”
Justin Bieber, “What Do You Mean”
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
The Weeknd, “The Hills” -- WINNER
Drake, “Hotline Bling”
Top Streaming Song (Video):
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk!”
Silentó, “Watch Me” -- WINNER
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Rap Song:
Drake, “Hotline Bling”
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Fetty Wap, “679” feat. Remy Boyz
Silentó, “Watch Me”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again” -- WINNER
Top Rock Song:
Fall Out Boy, “Uma Thurman”
Elle King, “Ex’s & Oh’s”
twenty one pilots, “Stressed Out”
Walk the Moon, “Shut Up And Dance” -- WINNER
X Ambassadors, “Renegades”
Top Latin Song:
J Balvin “Ginza”
Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho, “Te Metiste”
Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, “El Perdon” -- WINNER
Maluma, “Borro Cassette”
Romeo Santos, “Propuesta Indecente”
Top Dance/Electronic Song:
The Chainsmokers Featuring ROZES, “Roses”
DJ Snake & AlunaGeorge, “You Know You Like It”
David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack, “Hey Mama”
Major Lazer & DJ Snake Featuring MØ, “Lean On” -- WINNER
Skrillex & Diplo, “Where Are Ü Now” with Justin Bieber
Top Christian Song:
Hillsong UNITED, “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” -- WINNER
Hillsong UNITED, “Touch the Sky”
MercyMe, “Flawless”
NEEDTOBREATHE Featuring Gavin DeGraw, “Brother”
Chris Tomlin, “Good Good Father”
Top Gospel Song:
Anthony Brown and group therAPy, “Worth”
Erica Campbell feat. Big Shizz, “I Luh God”
Kirk Franklin, “Wanna Be Happy?” -- WINNER
Travis Greene, “Intentional”
Brian Courtney Wilson, “Worth Fighting For”
Music Awards 2018
Sunday's Billboard Music Awards 2018 broadcast often seemed like a battle for pop music's very soul, as fake smiles and cheesy promo tie-ins vied with serious vocal prowess and displays of genuine emotion for three long, eventful hours. Rising stars like Shawn Mendes and Troye Sivan earned their places on the big stage, but it was the bona fide divas (Rihanna, Celine Dion and Adele, who didn't even sing live) – and always-welcome veteran Stevie Wonder – who ultimately owned the night. Here's who triumphed and tanked at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena.
Before Rihanna picked up the fan-voted Chart Achievement Award, she issued a timely reminder that Beyoncé isn't the only superstar singer to release a major LP in 2016. The decidedly old-school "Love on the Brain" – one of Anti's surprisingly potent deep cuts – is a passion-fueled torch song given a Rihanna spin ("I'm tired of being played like a violin/What do I gotta do to get in your motherfuckin' heart?" she sings on record). On Sunday night she fully leaned into the track, showcasing the raspy, gritty side of her voice. Her fiery performance showed not just how far she's come since the "Pon De Replay" days but where she could potentially take her overflowing charisma and newly unearthed vocal nuance.
After all of the past week's backstage drama, Kesha quietly prevailed on Sunday. To recap: Dr. Luke's label Kemosabe initially granted Kesha permission to perform at the BBMAs, then changed its mind, then finally relented when the singer denied the rumor that her performance would address her legal battles with Luke and his imprint. Striking in black bolo tie and white suit, Kesha delivered the tribute to Bob Dylan she's said she always intended, backed by Ben Folds' piano and a stark violin accompaniment. Kesha's version of "It Ain't Me Babe" was understated and heartfelt; the singer turned Dylan's steely ballad into a statement of quiet strength, suggesting her refusal to be defined by others. The standing ovation she received – a long overdue moment of dignity for an artist whose musical dreams became real-world nightmares – was anything but obligatory.
Before Rihanna picked up the fan-voted Chart Achievement Award, she issued a timely reminder that Beyoncé isn't the only superstar singer to release a major LP in 2016. The decidedly old-school "Love on the Brain" – one of Anti's surprisingly potent deep cuts – is a passion-fueled torch song given a Rihanna spin ("I'm tired of being played like a violin/What do I gotta do to get in your motherfuckin' heart?" she sings on record). On Sunday night she fully leaned into the track, showcasing the raspy, gritty side of her voice. Her fiery performance showed not just how far she's come since the "Pon De Replay" days but where she could potentially take her overflowing charisma and newly unearthed vocal nuance.
After all of the past week's backstage drama, Kesha quietly prevailed on Sunday. To recap: Dr. Luke's label Kemosabe initially granted Kesha permission to perform at the BBMAs, then changed its mind, then finally relented when the singer denied the rumor that her performance would address her legal battles with Luke and his imprint. Striking in black bolo tie and white suit, Kesha delivered the tribute to Bob Dylan she's said she always intended, backed by Ben Folds' piano and a stark violin accompaniment. Kesha's version of "It Ain't Me Babe" was understated and heartfelt; the singer turned Dylan's steely ballad into a statement of quiet strength, suggesting her refusal to be defined by others. The standing ovation she received – a long overdue moment of dignity for an artist whose musical dreams became real-world nightmares – was anything but obligatory.
2018 Billboard Music Awards Predictions
Unlike other award shows, where the trophies handed out are based on the whims of a capricious voting body, the 2018 Billboard Music Awards are all about downloads, airplay, and commercial performance. The show honors those who came out on top of the Nielsen year-end music charts. With that method, the performers who may win pretty much pick themselves, but you never know, there could be an upset.
Since this is all about commercial performance, in this day and age, you don’t talk about record sales without gasping in awe at what Adele achieved at the end of 2017. Upon its release, her third studio album 25 instantly became 2017’s best-selling album, and it broke numerous records, including the single-week sales record for an album. That’s why Billboard is likely to give the British popstress multiple nods in the Top Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album for 25, and the Top Hot 100 Song for “Hello.”
It wouldn’t be a Billboard Awards without the specter of Taylor Swift looming above, though. Her Grammy-award-winning Album of the Year 1989 came out in 2017, and the Billboard Awards roundly honored the record at last year's ceremony. Expect some of her late-released singles (“Wildest Dreams,” “Out Of The Woods”) to get nominations, and she should be a shoo-in for Top Touring Artist. The other big names that dominated 2017 were The Weeknd and Justin Bieber. The former experienced the most successful year in his career yet. The Weeknd’s record, Beauty Behind the Madness debuted at No. 1, and featured a trio of top 10 hits, including the No. 1 hit “Can’t Feel My Face.” Bieber matched The Weeknd’s feat note-for-note as his album, Purpose, debuted at No. 1 and also featured three top ten hits, including “Sorry” and “What Do You Mean?” which both spent time on the top of the chart. The two should receive several nominations, including Top Male Artist and Top Artist.
Since this is all about commercial performance, in this day and age, you don’t talk about record sales without gasping in awe at what Adele achieved at the end of 2017. Upon its release, her third studio album 25 instantly became 2017’s best-selling album, and it broke numerous records, including the single-week sales record for an album. That’s why Billboard is likely to give the British popstress multiple nods in the Top Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album for 25, and the Top Hot 100 Song for “Hello.”
It wouldn’t be a Billboard Awards without the specter of Taylor Swift looming above, though. Her Grammy-award-winning Album of the Year 1989 came out in 2017, and the Billboard Awards roundly honored the record at last year's ceremony. Expect some of her late-released singles (“Wildest Dreams,” “Out Of The Woods”) to get nominations, and she should be a shoo-in for Top Touring Artist. The other big names that dominated 2017 were The Weeknd and Justin Bieber. The former experienced the most successful year in his career yet. The Weeknd’s record, Beauty Behind the Madness debuted at No. 1, and featured a trio of top 10 hits, including the No. 1 hit “Can’t Feel My Face.” Bieber matched The Weeknd’s feat note-for-note as his album, Purpose, debuted at No. 1 and also featured three top ten hits, including “Sorry” and “What Do You Mean?” which both spent time on the top of the chart. The two should receive several nominations, including Top Male Artist and Top Artist.
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