Last Sunday, the exciting 2023 Billboard Music Awards unfolded, marking the yearly celebration of outstanding music. Viewers tuned in to bbmas.watch to catch the event. Marriott Bonvoy skillfully hosted the BBMA 2023.
At the BBMA 2023, country music took the spotlight, led by Morgan Wallen and Taylor Swift. The event was full of record-breaking victories and touching moments. Morgan Wallen, known for his song “Last Night,” triumphed as the major victor of the BBMA 2023, clinching 11 Billboard Music Awards. It is the most notable one-year achievement since Drake won 12 awards in 2019.
Wallen’s triumphs encompassed esteemed titles like top male artist, top Hot 100 artist, top streaming songs artist, and top country artist. In a noteworthy feat, he also secured the top Billboard 200 album for “One Thing at a Time” and the top Hot 100 song for “Last Night.” This dual victory was yet to be seen after Usher’s 2004 achievement with “Confessions” and “Yeah!”.
Taylor Swift and Wallen dominate the BBMA 2023
Taylor Swift, renowned for shattering records throughout her illustrious career, achieved another milestone by clinching 10 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs). With this remarkable feat, she elevated her total wins to an astonishing 39, which places her on par with Drake, sharing the distinction of the most wins in BBMA history.
Swift’s continued success attests to her enduring impact on the music industry and solidifies her status as one of the most decorated artists in the award show’s legacy.
Swift, clinching the top artist award for the third time, also garnered titles such as top Billboard 200 artist (a record sixth time) and top female artist (a record fifth time).
Wallen’s dominance reached the country categories, securing victories for the top country album, the top country song, and the top country tour. In contrast, Swift’s wins spanned across genres, highlighting her versatility and widespread influence in the music industry.
While Wallen and Swift took the spotlight, other artists made notable marks. Drake continued his rap reign, securing the top rap artist, the top rap tour, the top rap album, and the top rap song for his collaboration with 21 Savage on “Rich Flex.” SZA and Zach Bryan excelled in R&B and rock, each winning four awards in their respective genres.
Diverse talents Shine, and Country Music leaves a lasting impression
Beyoncé and Bad Bunny emerged as formidable forces, nearly sweeping the top awards in their respective fields. Beyoncé’s wins included top dance/electronic artist and album, while Bad Bunny secured top Latin artist and album for the fourth consecutive year.
Fuerza Regida, KAROL G, and The Weeknd each took home two awards, contributing to the diverse talent celebrated at the BBMAs.
In a surprising turn, Harry Styles’ “As It Was” emerged as a finalist for top BB global song, even though its first seven months of activity were not in the eligibility period. This underscored the undeniable success of the song.
As the BBMA 2023 concluded, the lasting impact of country music, with its twang and storytelling, became clear.
Wallen and Swift, each in their distinctive styles, symbolized the diversity and excellence that shape the music industry into an ever-evolving tapestry of talent.
Check Out the Complete BBMA 2023 Winners’ List
Artist Awards
Top Artist: Taylor Swift
Top New Artist: Zach Bryan
Top Male Artist: Morgan Wallen
Top Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Artist: Morgan Wallen
Top Hot 100 Songwriter: Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Producer: Joey Moi
Top Streaming Songs Artist: Morgan Wallen
Top Duo/Group: Fuerza Regida
Top Radio Songs Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Song Sales Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Billboard 200 Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Billboard Global 200 Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Billboard Global (Excl. US) Artist: Taylor Swift
Top R&B Artist: SZA
Top R&B Male Artist: The Weeknd
Top R&B Female Artist: SZA
Top R&B Touring Artist: Beyoncé
Top Rap Artist: Drake
Top Rap Male Artist: Drake
Top Rap Female Artist: Nicki Minaj
Top Rap Touring Artist: Drake
Top Country Artist: Morgan Wallen
Top Country Male Artist: Morgan Wallen
Top Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Country Duo/Group: Zac Brown Band
Top Country Touring Artist: Morgan Wallen
Top Rock Artist: Zach Bryan
Top Rock Duo/Group: Arctic Monkeys
Top Rock Touring Artist: Coldplay
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: Karol
Top Global K-Pop Artist: NewJeans
Top K-Pop Touring Artist: BLACKPINK
Top Afrobeats Artist: Burna Boy
Top Dance/Electronic Artist: Beyoncé
Top Christian Artist: Lauren Daigle
Top Gospel Artist: Kanye West
Album Awards
Top Billboard 200 Album: Morgan Wallen, One Thing at a Time
Top Soundtrack: Barbie – The Album
Top R&B Album: SZA, SOS
Top Rap Album: Drake & 21 Savage, Her Loss
Top Country Album: Morgan Wallen, One Thing at a Time
Top Rock Album: Zach Bryan, American Heartbreak
Top Latin Album: Bad Bunny, Un Verano Sin Ti
Top K-Pop Album: Stray Kids, 5-STAR
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
Song Awards
Top Hot 100 Song: Morgan Wallen, “Last Night”
Top Streaming Song: Morgan Wallen, “Last Night”
Top Radio Song: Miley Cyrus, “Flowers”
Top Selling Song: 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. US) Song: Miley Cyrus, “Flowers”
Top R&B Song: SZA, “Kill Bill”
Top Rap Song: Drake & 21 Savage, “Rich Flex”
Top Country Song: Morgan Wallen, “Last Night”
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: Jung Kook ft. Latto, “Seven”
Top Afrobeats Song: Rema & Selena Gomez, “Calm Down”
Top Dance/Electronic Song: David Guetta & Bebe Rexha, “I’m Good (Blue)”
Top Christian Song: Brandon Lake, “Gratitude”
Top Gospel Song: CeCe Winans, “Goodness of God”
Chart Achievement Award: Mariah Carey, “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
