Did you happen to catch the Billboard Music Awards that aired live from Las Vegas this weekend? Whew! It was quite a show! If you missed it, keep reading for some of my favorite highlights and if you were watching along, I’d love to hear which of your picks took home awards.
2017 Billboard Music Awards Recap
The show kicked off with a performance that lasted a whopping NINE minutes by Nicki Minaj – it was awesome! According to ABC, “Minaj, who recently broke Aretha Franklin’s record for female artist with the most Billboard Hot 100 hits, was joined by Lil Wayne, David Guetta and Jason Derulo as she performed a medley of “No Frauds,” “Light My Body Up,” Swalla,” and “Regret In Your Tears.”
Because why wouldn't we start the #BBMAs with a 9 minute performance from @NICKIMINAJ? #MinajMedley pic.twitter.com/6KHXQ8oSEl
— BillboardMusicAwards (@BBMAs) May 22, 2017
On top of Nicki’s incredible show, Celine Dion brought down the house with her performance of “My Heart Will Go On.” There wasn’t a dry eye in the house!
And my heart will go on and on #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/BqtOYtiVZI
— billboard (@billboard) May 22, 2017
And, the crowd went wild for Ed Sheeran, Halsey and Cher:
.@cher had everyone singing along at the #BBMAs, like a true ICON ⭐️ https://t.co/jIUUs1aUkZ #IconCher pic.twitter.com/iJKcXtSJK4
— BillboardMusicAwards (@BBMAs) May 22, 2017
We watched the sunset over the castle on the hill #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/kDdAwelvpW
— billboard (@billboard) May 22, 2017
Now I NEVER will forget that #BBMAs performance, @halsey! pic.twitter.com/F0jjCX6Ril
— BillboardMusicAwards (@BBMAs) May 22, 2017
There were so many incredible performances – the show truly blew me away! And, while all the music was so entertaining – here are a few highlights of the wins – Drake and Beyonce really swept it this year! Be sure to check out the full list of nominees and winners, here.
Top Artist: Drake
Top New Artist: Zayn
Billboard Chart Achievement Award Presented by Xfinity: Twenty One Pilots
Top Male Artist: Drake
Top Female Artist: Beyonce
Top Duo/Group: Twenty One Pilots
Top Billboard 200 Artist: Drake
Top Hot 100 Artist: Drake
Top Song Sales Artist: Drake
Top Radio Songs Artist: Twenty One Pilots
Top Streaming Songs Artist: Drake
Top Social Artist: BTS
Top Touring Artist: Beyonce
Top R&B Artist: Beyonce
Did any of your favorite artists take home an award and which performance was your fave?
