2018 Billboard Music Awards: The Full List Of Winners
Tonight is the night of the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, and it is shaping up to be one of the most star-studded evenings in music this year. The event is taking place at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and is hosted by Kelly Clarkson. With highly anticipated performances from the likes of Ariana Grande, BTS, Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato, it is sure to be a memorable night for live music. But the question remains who will come out on top when it comes time to claim the awards.
With 15 nominations each, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar led the pool of nominees. The trio are competing with one another for the title of Top Artist, Top Male Artist and in several other categories. It will be interesting to see where they finish the night. It is another male-dominated list this year, but Cardi B is trailing closely behind as the most-nominated woman with 8 nods in categories including Top Female Artist and Top New Artist. In both she is competing with Camila Cabello, and the “Havana” siren is sure to give her some serious competition.
Awards are already being announced on the BBMA’s Twitter account, and things are looking very good for some of the most-nominated artists. Kendrick has taken home 6, Bruno nabbed 5 awards and Ed accumulated 4 before the show even started. Other notable winners include Drake who took home the honor of Top Billboard 200 Artist, SZA who beat out Beyonce and Rihanna for the honor of Top R&B Female Artist while Maren Morris swept the Top Country Female Artist category. Meanwhile The Chainsmokers are making a strong showing in the EDM categories. The duo picked up the title of Top Dance/Electronic Album and Top Dance/Electronic Song.
Who will take home the awards once the show officially airs tonight (May 20)? All will be revealed in time. While we wait for the show to start, reacquaint yourself with the nominees here and check back throughout the night to find out who won what. Also keep an eye peeled for our post on the performances here and red carpet looks here. We’ll be updating the winners list (below) in real time.
Top Artist:
Ed Sheeran
Icon Award:
Janet Jackson
Top New Artist:
Khalid
Billboard Chart Achievement Award:
Camila Cabello
Top Hot 100 Song:
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber “Despacito”
Top Male Artist:
Ed Sheeran
Top Female Artist:
Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group:
Imagine Dragons
Top Billboard 200 Artist:
Drake
Top Hot 100 Artist:
Ed Sheeran
Top Streaming Songs Artist:
Kendrick Lamar
Top Streaming Song [Audio]:
“Humble.” – Kendrick Lamar
Top Streaming Song [Video]:
“Despactio” – Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Biebert
Top Song Sales Artist:
Ed Sheeran
Top Radio Songs Artist:
Ed Sheeran
Top Radio Song:
“Shape Of You” – Ed Sheeran
Top Rap Song:
“Rockstar” – Post Malone feat. 21 Savage
Top Social Artist:
BTS
Top Touring Artist:
U2
Top R&B Artist:
Bruno Mars
Top R&B Male Artist:
Bruno Mars
Top R&B Female Artist:
SZA
Top R&B Tour:
Bruno Mars
Top Rap Artist:
Kendrick Lamar
Top Rap Male Artist:
Kendrick Lamar
Top Rap Female Artist:
Cardi B
Top Rap Tour:
JAY-Z
Top Country Artist:
Chris Stapleton
Top Country Male Artist:
Chris Stapleton
Top Country Female Artist:
Maren Morris
Top Country Song:
“Body Like A Back Road” – Sam Hunt
Top Country Duo/Group Artist:
Florida Georgia Line
Top Country Tour:
Luke Bryan
Top Rock Artist:
Imagine Dragons
Top Rock Tour:
U2
Top Latin Artist:
Ozuna
Top Latin Song:
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber, “Despacito”
Top Dance/Electronic Artist:
The Chainsmokers
Top Christian Artist:
MercyMe
Top Gospel Artist:
Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Top Gospel Song:
“You Deserve It” – J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise
Top Billboard 200 Album:
Kendrick Lamar “DAMN.”
Top Selling Album:
Taylor Swift “reputation”
Top Selling Song:
“Despactio” – Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Biebert
Top Soundtrack:
“Moana”
Top R&B Album:
Bruno Mars “24K Magic”
Top R&B Song:
“That’s What I Like” – Bruno Mars
Top Rap Album:
Kendrick Lamar “DAMN.”
Top Country Album:
Chris Stapleton “From A Room: Volume 1”
Top Rock Album:
Imagine Dragons “Evolve”
Top Rock Song:
“Believer” – Imagine Dragons
Top Latin Album:
Ozuna “Odisea”
Top Dance/Electronic Album:
The Chainsmokers “Memories…Do Not Open”
Top Dance/Electronic Song:
“Something Just Like This” – The Chainsmokers feat. Coldplay
Top Christian Album:
Alan Jackson “Precious Memories Collection”
Top Christian Song:
“What A Beautiful Name” – Hillsong Worship
Top Gospel Album:
Tasha Cobbs Leonard “Heart. Passion. Pursuit.”
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