Billboard Music Awards Sneak Peek Before Tonight’s Show

The Billboard Music Awards air tonight on FOX and Fire TV. Viewers can also tune in on-demand on Paramount+.  Performances will roll out across Billboard.com and on Billboard’s social media channels throughout the night.

This year’s host is actress and comedian Michelle Buteau. Her acting credits include Happiest Season, Always Be My Maybe, Survival of the Thickest and Isn’t It Romantic. Buteau’s Netflix special is titled Michelle Buteau: Welcome to Buteaupia.

Zach Bryan leads with 18 awards and 21 total entries. Last year, he took home wins for Top New Artist and Top Rock Artist. His record American Heartbreak also won Top Rock Album and Top Rock Song went to his hit single “Something in the Orange.”

Taylor Swift follows Bryan as a finalist in 16 categories with 17 total entries. She is also the most decorated female BBMAs artist of all time.

Either Taylor Swift or Drake, who are currently tied with 39 wins, may set or share a new record for all-time wins. Among the categories in which Swift is competing is Top Artist, which she has won three times, and Top Billboard 200 Artist. Swift will also be up against Zach Bryan for Top Artist, with the country artist leading this year as a finalist in 18 categories with 21 entries. Top Artist contenders also include Morgan Wallen and Sabrina Carpenter, who is a first-time finalist for Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Streaming Songs Artist, Top Radio Songs Artist, Top Billboard Global 200 Artist, and more.

You might be wondering- how does one get nominated?  The eligibility dates for this year’s awards are aligned with Billboard’s Year-End Charts tracking period, which measures music consumption from the charts dated Oct. 28, 2023 through Oct. 19, 2024.

Among other performances scheduled for tonight include:   Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, & Shaboozey.

Photo Credit:  Billboard Music Awards 2024

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