Billboard Music Awards
Billboard Music Awards[edit | edit source]
The Billboard Music Awards is an annual awards show hosted by Billboard, a publication and music popularity chart covering the music business. The awards are based on sales data by Nielsen SoundScan, radio information by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems, and streaming activity provided by online music sources.
History[edit | edit source]
The Billboard Music Awards were first held in 1990 and were originally held annually in December until they went dormant in 2007. The awards returned in 2011 and have been held annually in May since then. The awards show has been broadcast on various networks, including Fox and ABC.
The Billboard Music Awards feature a wide range of categories, including but not limited to:
- Top Artist
- Top New Artist
- Top Male Artist
- Top Female Artist
- Top Duo/Group
- Top Billboard 200 Album
- Top Hot 100 Song
- Top Streaming Song (Audio)
- Top Streaming Song (Video)
- Top Radio Song
- Top Social Artist
Criteria[edit | edit source]
Unlike other awards, such as the Grammy Awards, which are based on votes by members of the music industry, the Billboard Music Awards are based on the chart performance of artists. This includes album and digital song sales, streaming, radio airplay, touring, and social engagement.
Notable Moments[edit | edit source]
Over the years, the Billboard Music Awards have been known for memorable performances and moments. Some of these include:
- Michael Jackson's posthumous performance via hologram in 2014.
- Beyoncé's performance of "Run the World (Girls)" in 2011.
- Madonna's tribute to Prince in 2016.
Hosts[edit | edit source]
The awards have been hosted by various celebrities over the years, including:
Broadcast[edit | edit source]
The Billboard Music Awards have been broadcast on several networks over the years. The show was originally aired on Fox from 1990 to 2006. After a hiatus, it returned on ABC in 2011 and has been broadcast there since.
External Links[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- "Billboard Music Awards". Billboard.
- "Billboard Music Awards History". Billboard.
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