2001: Special Award for biggest one-week sales for an album in 2001: Celebrity, NSYNC.2000: Special Award for biggest one-week sales of an album ever by a female artist, Oops!.2000: Special Award for biggest one-week sales ever of an album: No Strings Attached, NSYNC.1s ever by a female artist (13): Mariah Carey 1997: Special Award honoring ' Candle In the Wind 1997' as the all-time best selling single: Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (16 weeks for ' One Sweet Day'): Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men

1996: Special Award for most weeks at No.

1993: Special Award for the first single with most weeks at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (14 weeks for ' I Will Always Love You'): Whitney Houston.

1 World Single for ' Black or White': Michael Jackson

1992: Special Award commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Thriller: Michael Jackson.

In 2012, Katy Perry was honored with Billboard's second Spotlight award for being the second and first female artist in music history to have five consecutive number ones singles on Billboard Hot 100 from one album.

This happened before the Awards were televised.

In 1988, Michael Jackson was honored with Billboard's first Spotlight Award for being the first artist in music history to have five consecutive number ones singles on Billboard Hot 100 from one album.

Top Collaboration (since 2017, fan-voted).

Billboard Chart Achievement (since 2015, fan-voted).

Top Dance/Electronic Album (since 2014).

Top Dance/Electronic Artist (since 2014).

Top Country Duo/Group Artist (since 2018).

These categories highlighted in each award and other categories are divided by genre. The general categories are Top Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album, Top Hot 100 Song and Top New Artist.

As of 2017, there are two fan-voted categories. 1 Classical Crossover Album) were discontinued. Other awards, including both 'crossover' awards (No. The 'of the year' portion of each category title no longer exists, and many of the awards have been further renamed. In 2011, for the first time, all of the awards were renamed to 'Top '. Ryan Seacrest with Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpsonįrom 1990 to 2006, the show had the same categories and category names every year. Paul Shaffer & Morris Day with Jerome Benton Awards are given for the top album, artist and single in a number of different music genres. The 2018 awards were based on the reporting period of Apthrough March 31, 2018. These measurements are tracked year-round by Billboard and its data partners, including MRC Data and Next Big Sound. 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 album and digital songs sales, streaming, radio airplay, touring, and social engagement.

The event was formerly staged in December but since returning in 2011, it has been held in May. The Billboard Music Awards show has been held annually since 1990, with the exception of the years 2007 through 2010. The Billboard Music Awards are honors given out annually by Billboard, a publication covering the music business and a music popularity chart. Top Female Artist, Top New Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album & Top Hot 100 Artist Most recent Billboard Music Award winners ← 2021 I rarely celebrate anything.Awards for popular music Billboard Music Awards “I’m really self-conscious about my music, and even if I do a good job, I always wonder how I could have done it better. “The truth is, I’m really bad at taking compliments,” he said. The three-year-old rocked cornrows and held his dad’s award right before Champagne Papi gave a moving speech. Surrounded by his friends and family, they introduced him, and a video narrated by LeBron James played shortly after detailing his amazing career.ĭrake took to the stage with his son Adonis right by his side in his award show debut! The audience was so excited to see Adonis’ adorable self. Drake received the award for top streaming songs artist, but his most significant award was receiving the artist of the decade award. Pop Smoke, The Weeknd, Drake, and many others took home awards as well. “Started from the bottom now we’re here!” Tonight was the Billboard Awards, and the celebrities showed up and showed out! From red carpet looks to performances, every artist did what needed to be done.

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