The 2023 Billboard Music Awards, held on Nov 19, celebrated musical excellence. The grand event was all about honoring those who made a significant impact in the industry. Taylor Swift led the pack with a whopping 20 nominations, putting her in stiff competition with Drake who holds the current record-holder with 13 BBMA wins. Selena Gomez and Rema clinched a trophy for their collaboration, “Calm Down.” The event was available for streaming on BBMAs.watch. The night was not only about awards but also featured electrifying performances from top artists like Morgan Wallen, Bebe Rexha, Mariah Carey, and David Guetta.
The competition was fierce, with Morgan Wallen and SZA tying for 17 nominations each. Now the question is who walked away with the desired trophies? So if you have missed the show keep scrolling for a detailed list of winners and highlights from the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.
Here’s the complete list of 2023 Billboard Music Awards finalists
Top Artist
Drake, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, SZA, Taylor Swift
Top New Artist
Bailey Zimmerman, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Peso Pluma, Zach Bryan
Top Male Artist
Drake, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, The Weeknd, Zach Bryan
Top Female Artist
Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group
Eslabon Armado
Fifty Fifty
Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera, Metallica
Top Global K-Pop Artist
Nominees: Jimin, NewJeans, Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, TWICE
Here’s a list of album winners at the 2023 Billboards Music Awards:
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Drake, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, SZA, Taylor Swift
Top Soundtrack
Barbie: The Album
Top R&B Album
SZA, SOS
Top Rap Album
Drake & 21 Savage, Her Loss
Top Country Album
Nominees: Luke Combs, Gettin’ Old, Luke Combs, Growin’ Up, Morgan Wallen, One Thing at a Time, Taylor Swift, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), Zach Bryan, American Heartbreak
Top Rock Album
Zach Bryan, American Heartbreak
Top Latin Album
Bad Bunny, Un Verano Sin Ti
Top K-Pop Album
Nominees: Jimin, FACE, NewJeans, 2nd EP ‘Get Up’, Stray Kids, 5-STAR, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION, TWICE, READY TO BE: 12th Mini Album
Top Dance/Electronic Album
Beyoncé, RENAISSANCE
Top Christian Album
Anne Wilson, My Jesus
Top Gospel Album
Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin, Kingdom Book One
Check out the list of the 2023 BBMAs winners in song awards:
Top Hot 100 Song
Nominees: Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage, “Creepin’”, Miley Cyrus,“Flowers”, Morgan Wallen, “Last Night”, SZA, “Kill Bill”, Taylor Swift, “Anti-Hero”
Top Streaming Song
Nominees: Miley Cyrus, “Flowers”, Morgan Wallen, “Last Night”, SZA, “Kill Bill”, Taylor Swift, “Anti-Hero”, Zach Bryan, “Something in the Orange”
Top Radio Song
Miley Cyrus, “Flowers”
Top Selling Song
Nominees: Jason Aldean, “Try That in a Small Town”, Jimin, ‘Like Crazy”, Miley Cyrus,” Flowers”, Oliver Anthony Music, “Rich Men North of Richmond”, Taylor Swift, “Anti-Hero”
Top Collaboration
Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage, “Creepin’”
Top Billboard Global 200 Song
Miley Cyrus, “Flowers”
Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Song
Miley Cyrus, “Flowers”
Top R&B Song
SZA, “Kill Bill”
Top Rap Song
Drake & 21 Savage, “Rich Flex”
Top Country Song
Nominees: Bailey Zimmerman, “Rock and a Hard Place”, Luke Combs, “Fast Car”, Morgan Wallen, “Last Night”, Morgan Wallen, “You Proof”, Zach Bryan, “Something in the Orange”
Top Rock Song
Zach Bryan, “Something in the Orange”
Top Latin Song
Eslabon Armado x Peso Pluma, “Ella Baila Sola”
Top Global K-Pop Song
Nominees: Fifty Fifty, “Cupid”, Jimin, “Like Crazy”, Jungkook ft. Latto, “Seven”, NewJeans, “Ditto”, NewJeans, “OMG”
Top Afrobeats Song
Rema & Selena Gomez, “Calm Down”
Top Dance/Electronic Song
Nominees: Bizarrap & Shakira, “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53”, David Guetta, Anne-Marie & Coi Leray, “Baby Don’t Hurt Me”, David Guetta & Bebe Rexha, “I’m Good (Blue)”, Elton John & Britney Spears, “Hold Me Closer”, Tiësto ft. Tate McRae, “10:35”
Top Christian Song
Brandon Lake, “Gratitude”
Top Gospel Song
CeCe Winans, “Goodness of God”
