Miley Cyrus will premiere her new highly anticipated new single, “Malibu,” at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) on Sunday, May 21st. The show will air live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on ABC.
“Miley Cyrus is and always has been an artist that makes an impact. Her incredible talent and imprint on pop culture are undeniable,” states Mark Bracco, Executive Producer of the 2017 BBMAs. “We are thrilled to have her debut ‘Malibu’ at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards and look forward to a raw and honest performance that will likely surprise many.”
Fans can still vote online and on Twitter for Billboard Chart Achievement Award presented by Xfinity and Top Social Artist. Voting for both categories will remain open until May 21st at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT (one hour into the live broadcast).
Drake and The Chainsmokers lead the pack with 22 nominations each, tying the all-time record for most nominations in a single year. Twenty One Pilots received the third most nominations, at 17, with Rihanna placing fourth with 14 nominations. Cher will be honored with the prestigious ICON Award and Celine Dion will perform her mega hit “My Heart Will Go On” in honor of the blockbuster film, Titanic‘s, 20th anniversary.
Billboard Music Awards nominees are based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital songs sales, streaming, radio airplay, touring and social engagement. These measurements are tracked year-round by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Music and Next Big Sound. The awards are based on the reporting period of March 18, 2016 through March 16, 2017. Since 1940, the Billboard charts have been the go-to guide for ranking the popularity of songs and albums, and are the ultimate measure of success in music.
Tickets are now on sale for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards at axs.com.
