The metrics are in, and the 31st Billboard Music Awards has honored the year’s most listened-to artists, albums, songs, producers, and songwriters.
Making history with most career wins at 49 total, Taylor Swift swept Thursday’s awards show with 10 wins, including top artist, Top Female Artist, Top streaming songs Artist, and Top Billboard 200 album for The Tortured Poets Department.
Zach Bryan followed with five wins, and Morgan Wallen won four categories. Shaboozey, Bad Bunny, Drake, and Elevation Worship each won three awards.
Simultaneously occurring, Chappell Roan was crowned Top New Artist, and fans officially declared Beyoncé as Top Female Country Artist after her album debut in the genre with Cowboy carter.
Thursday’s BBMAs were hosted by Michelle Buteau, featuring awards celebrations around the world and performances by Coldplay, Fuerza Regida, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, SEVENTEEN, Shaboozey, Stray Kids, Teddy Swims, and Tyla.
Here are the winners of the 31st Billboard Music Awards, which is available to stream Friday on Hulu.
Top Artist
Taylor Swift
Top New Artist
Chappell Roan
Top Male Artist
Morgan Wallen
Top Female Artist
Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group
Fuerza Regida
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Artist
Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Songwriter
Taylor Swift
top Hot 100 Producer
Jack Antonoff
Top Streaming songs Artist
Taylor Swift
Top Radio Songs Artist
Taylor Swift
Top Song Sales Artist
Shaboozey
Top Billboard Global 200 Artist
Taylor Swift
Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Artist
Taylor Swift
Top R&B Artist
SZA
Top R&B Male artist
Tommy Richman
Top R&B Female Artist
SZA
Top R&B touring Artist
Bruno Mars
Top Rap Artist
Drake
Top Rap Male Artist
Drake
Top Rap female Artist
Doja Cat
Top Rap Touring Artist
Travis Scott
Top Country Artist
Morgan Wallen
Top country Male Artist
Morgan Wallen
Top Country Female Artist
Beyoncé
Top Country Duo/Group
the Red Clay Strays
Top Country Touring Artist
Zach Bryan
Top Rock Artist
Zach Bryan
Linkin Park
Top rock Duo/Group
Linkin Park
Top Latin Artist
Bad Bunny
Top Latin Male Artist
Bad Bunny
Top Latin Female Artist
KAROL G
Top Latin Duo/Group
Fuerza Regida
Top latin touring Artist
Luis Miguel
Top Global K-Pop Artist
Stray Kids
Top K-Pop Touring Artist
SEVENTEEN
Top Afrobeats Artist
Tyla
Top Dance/Electronic Artist
Charli XCX
Top Christian Artist
Elevation Worship
Top Gospel Artist
CeCe Winans
Top Billboard 200 Album
Taylor Swift — The Tortured Poets Department
Top R&B Album
Chris Brown — 11:11
Top Rap Album
Drake — For All the dogs
Top Country Album
Zach Bryan — Zach bryan
Top Rock Album
Noah Kahan — Stick Season
Top Hard Rock Album
Sleep token — Take Me Back To Eden
Top Latin Album
Bad Bunny — nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana
Top K-Pop Album
Jung Kook — GOLDEN
Top Dance/Electronic Album
Charli XCX — BRAT
Top Christian Album
Elevation Worship — CAN YOU IMAGINE?
Top Gospel Album
Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine — The Maverick Way Complete: Complete Vol 02
Top Hot 100 Song
Teddy Swims — ‘Lose Control’
Top Streaming Song
Zach Bryan feat. Kacey Musgraves — ‘I Remember Everything’
Top Radio Song
Teddy Swims — ‘Lose Control’
Top Selling Song
Shaboozey — ‘A Bar song (Tipsy)’
Top Collaboration
Post Malone feat.Morgan Wallen — ‘I Had Some Help’
Top Billboard Global 200 Song
Benson Boone — ‘Gorgeous Things’
Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Song
Benson Boone — ‘Beautiful Things’
Top R&B Song
Tommy Richman — ‘MILLION DOLLAR BABY’
Top Rap Song
Kendrick Lamar — ‘Not Like Us’
Top Country Song
ShaboozeyTop Rock Song
Zach Bryan feat. Kacey Musgraves — ‘I Remember Everything’
Top Hard Rock Song
Falling In Reverse feat. Jelly Roll — ‘All My Life’
top latin Song
FloyyMenor & Cris MJ — ‘Gata Only’
Top global K-pop Song
Jung Kook — ‘Standing Next to You’
Top Afrobeats Song
Tyla — ‘Water’
Top Dance/Electronic Song
Dua Lipa — ‘Houdini’
Top Christian Song
Elevation Worship feat. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore — ‘Praise’
Top Gospel Song
CeCe Winans — ‘That’s My King’
How does Taylor Swift’s success impact emerging artists in the music scene?
Interview Between Time.news Editor and Music Industry Expert
editor: Welcome to Time.news, where we break down the latest trends and happenings in the world of music! Today, we’re joined by Chris Holloway, an acclaimed music industry expert and analyst. Chris, thanks for being here!
Chris: Thank you for having me! I’m excited to discuss the Billboard Music Awards and what they mean for the industry this year.
Editor: Absolutely! The 31st Billboard Music awards recently took place, and the metrics showed some thrilling outcomes.Taylor Swift made a historic mark,winning ten awards and bringing her total career wins to an astounding 49.What do you think contributed to her overwhelming success at this year’s awards?
Chris: Taylor’s success is a culmination of her remarkable talent, creativity, and an unparalleled connection with her fanbase. With her recent album, The Tortured Poets Department, she not only showcased her artistic evolution but also resonated with listeners on a personal level. It’s also worth noting that her extensive streaming strategy has kept her relevant and at the forefront of popular music.
Editor: That’s a great point.It truly seems like her dominance has pushed her to the forefront of more than just the awards. She won in multiple categories, including Top Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album.What does this say about the current landscape of music and the trends we’re seeing?
Chris: It highlights a meaningful shift towards streaming and digital consumption of music. Artists who can adapt to this model, like Taylor, frequently enough see tremendous success. moreover, it signals to other artists that versatility and a willingness to explore new genres can also lead to incredible outcomes—like Beyoncé’s album debut in country with Cowboy carter. It’s an exciting time in the industry!
Editor: Speaking of trends, we saw other shining stars like Zach Bryan and Morgan Wallen closely following Taylor with multiple awards as well. Would you say this reflects a diversification of popular music genres on platforms like Billboard?
Chris: Exactly! Artists like Zach Bryan,who represents a more conventional country sound,and Morgan Wallen,who spans pop and country,indicate that listeners are embracing a mix of influences. The awards this year also celebrated diversity with Shaboozey and Fuerza Regida winning significant awards, which opens doors for different cultural representations in mainstream music.
Editor: It’s engaging to see how varied the winners were. Chappell Roan being crowned Top New Artist was also a highlight. What do you think this means for up-and-coming artists in the industry?
Chris: It’s a beacon of hope for new talent! The recognition of Chappell Roan suggests that the industry is not only looking to established names but is also willing to invest in and showcase emerging artists. This could inspire countless new musicians to pursue their dreams, knowing that there’s a place for innovative sound and fresh ideas in the music world.
Editor: Absolutely. The event was also filled with energetic performances from big names like Coldplay and Megan Moroney. How significant are these live performances in reinforcing an artist’s brand?
Chris: Live performances are crucial—they create a unique connection between artists and fans. They can elevate an artist’s profile beyond recorded music, facilitate memorable experiences, and ultimately, drive sales. In today’s digital age, the visual representation of an artist through their performances can really solidify their narrative and public persona.
Editor: It sounds like the Billboard Music Awards are not just about the awards themselves but reflect broader trends in society and culture. what should we look out for in the future based on this year’s outcomes?
Chris: We should expect to see more genre-blending music, increased global influences, and a stronger emphasis on live performances to continue shaping the music landscape. Also, it’s worth watching how established artists like Taylor Swift and those like Chappell Roan create opportunities for emerging talents. This year’s BBMAs ultimately reflects a vibrant and ever-evolving music ecosystem.
Editor: Thank you so much, chris, for your insights! It’s been a pleasure discussing the future of music and the significance of the Billboard Music Awards with you.
Chris: Thank you for having me! It’s an exciting time to be a music fan, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds!