Post Malone leads with 16 nominations
Dick Clark Productions and NBC have announced the nominees for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), which honor the yearโs most successful artists in 55 categories across all genres of music. Rapper Post Malone leads the pack with 16 Billboard Music Award nods, followed by first-time nominees Lil Nas X with 13 and Billie Eilish with 12. BBMA winner Khalid ties Eilish with 12 nominations. Other nominees and possible record breakers include first-time nominee Lizzo (11), Kanye West (9), Taylor Swift (6), and Justin Bieber (4).
The 2020 Billboard Music Awards, hosted by Kelly Clarkson, will broadcast live from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 14th at 8 pm ET on NBC.
This yearโs awards are based on the chart period of March 23, 2019 through March 14, 2020, set for the originally scheduled April 29, 2020 show, which was postponed due to the pandemic. The original eligibility period will remain intact to recognize and honor the chart-topping artists and musical successes achieved and to maintain consistent tracking periods for future shows.
Post Malone earned nominations in coveted categories including Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top Billboard 200 Artist, notching a total of 16 nods and only narrowly missing his personal record of 17 nominations in 2019. He is also a double nominee in the Top Rap Song category. Lil Nas X received 13 nominations, with nods in many of the same categories, including Top Male Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist and Top Hot 100 Artist. Khalid and Billie Eilish are tied for third-most nominations this year with 12 each, marking Eilishโs BBMA nominations debut. Lizzo received a total of 11 nominations, including Top New Artist, and Kanye West follows with 9, including a quadruple nomination in the Top Gospel Song category.
Fan-voted categories this year include Billboard Chart Achievement Award, Top Social Artist and Top Collaboration. Voting opens on October 1, 2020 and will be available on TikTok, this yearโs primary voting platform, reflecting its increasing impact on music and role as a staging ground for chart-topping hits.
Billboard Music Awards nominees and winners are based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital song sales, streaming, radio airplay, touring and social engagement, tracked by Billboard and its data partners, including MRC Data/Nielsen Music. Since 1940, the Billboard charts have been the go-to guide for ranking the popularity of artists, songs and albums, and are the ultimate measure of success in music.
Top Artist:
- Billie Eilish
- Jonas Brothers
- Khalid
- Post Malone
- Taylor Swift
Top New Artist:
- DaBaby
- Billie Eilish
- Lil Nas X
- Lizzo
- Roddy Ricch
Billboard Chart Achievement Award (Fan Voted):
- Mariah Carey
- Luke Combs
- Lil Nas X
- Harry Styles
- Taylor Swift
Top Male Artist:
- DaBaby
- Khalid
- Lil Nas X
- Post Malone
- Ed Sheeran
Top Female Artist:
- Billie Eilish
- Ariana Grande
- Halsey
- Lizzo
- Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group:
- BTS
- Dan + Shay
- Jonas Brothers
- Maroon 5
- Panic! At The Disco
Top Billboard 200 Artist:
- Drake
- Billie Eilish
- Khalid
- Post Malone
- Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Artist:
- DaBaby
- Billie Eilish
- Khalid
- Lil Nas X
- Post Malone
Top Streaming Songs Artist:
- DaBaby
- Billie Eilish
- Lil Nas X
- Post Malone
- Travis Scott
Top Song Sales Artist:
- Billie Eilish
- Lil Nas X
- Lizzo
- Post Malone
- Taylor Swift
Top Radio Songs Artist:
- Jonas Brothers
- Khalid
- Lizzo
- Shawn Mendes
- Post Malone
Top Social Artist (Fan Voted):
- BTS
- Billie Eilish
- EXO
- GOT7
- Ariana Grande
Top Touring Artist:
- Elton John
- Metallica
- P!nk
- The Rolling Stones
- Ed Sheeran
Top R&B Artist:
- Chris Brown
- Khalid
- Lizzo
- Summer Walker
- The Weeknd
Top R&B Male Artist:
- Chris Brown
- Khalid
- The Weeknd
Top R&B Female Artist:
- Beyoncรฉ
- Lizzo
- Summer Walker
Top R&B Tour:
- B2K
- Janet Jackson
- Khalid
Top Rap Artist:
- DaBaby
- Juice WRLD
- Lil Nas X
- Post Malone
- Roddy Ricch
Top Rap Male Artist:
- DaBaby
- Lil Nas X
- Post Malone
Top Rap Female Artist:
- Cardi B
- City Girls
- Megan Thee Stallion
Top Rap Tour:
- Drake
- Post Malone
- Travis Scott
Top Country Artist:
- Kane Brown
- Luke Combs
- Dan + Shay
- Maren Morris
- Thomas Rhett
Top Country Male Artist:
- Kane Brown
- Luke Combs
- Thomas Rhett
Top Country Female Artist:
- Maren Morris
- Kacey Musgraves
- Carrie Underwood
Top Country Duo/Group:
- Dan + Shay
- Florida Georgia Line
- Old Dominion
Top Country Tour:
- Eric Church
- Florida Georgia Line
- George Strait
Top Rock Artist:
- Imagine Dragons
- Panic! At The Disco
- Tame Impala
- Tool
- twenty one pilots
Top Rock Tour:
- Elton John
- Metallica
- The Rolling Stones
Top Latin Artist:
- Anuel AA
- Bad Bunny
- J Balvin
- Ozuna
- Romeo Santos
Top Dance/Electronic Artist:
- Avicii
- The Chainsmokers
- DJ Snake
- Illenium
- Marshmello
Top Christian Artist:
- Lauren Daigle
- Elevation Worship
- for KING & COUNTRY
- Hillsong UNITED
- Kanye West
Top Gospel Artist:
- Kirk Franklin
- Koryn Hawthorne
- Tasha Cobbs Leonard
- Sunday Service Choir
- Kanye West
Top Billboard 200 Album:
- Billie Eilish โWhen We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?โ
- Ariana Grande โthank u, nextโ
- Khalid โFree Spiritโ
- Post Malone โHollywoodโs Bleedingโ
- Taylor Swift โLoverโ
Top Soundtrack:
- โAladdinโ
- โDescendants 3โ
- โFrozen IIโ
- โK-12โ by Melanie Martinez
- โThe Dirtโ by Mรถtley Crรผe
Top R&B Album:
- Beyoncรฉ โHomecoming: The Live Albumโ
- Justin Bieber โChangesโ
- Chris Brown โIndigoโ
- Khalid โFree Spiritโ
- Summer Walker โOver Itโ
Top Rap Album:
- DaBaby โKIRKโ
- Juice WRLD โDeath Race For Loveโ
- Post Malone โHollywoodโs Bleedingโ
- Roddy Ricch โPlease Excuse Me for Being Antisocialโ
- Young Thug โSo Much Funโ
Top Country Album:
- Kane Brown โExperimentโ
- Luke Combs โWhat You See Is What You Getโ
- Maren Morris โGIRLโ
- Thomas Rhett โCenter Point Roadโ
- Morgan Wallen โIf I Know Meโ
Top Rock Album:
- The Lumineers โIIIโ
- Slipknot โWe Are Not Your Kindโ
- Tame Impala โThe Slow Rushโ
- Tool โFear Inoculumโ
- Vampire Weekend โFather of the Brideโ
Top Latin Album:
- J Balvin & Bad Bunny โOasisโ
- Farruko โGangaleeโ
- Maluma โ11:11โ
- Romeo Santos โUtopรญaโ
- Sech โSueรฑosโ
Top Dance/Electronic Album:
- Avicii โTIMโ
- The Chainsmokers โWorld War Joyโ
- Illenium โAscendโ
- Marshmello โMarshmello: Fortnite Extended Setโ
- Alan Walker โDifferent Worldโ
Top Christian Album:
- Bethel Music โVictory: Recorded Liveโ
- Casting Crowns โOnly Jesusโ
- Hillsong UNITED โPeopleโ
- Skillet โVictoriousโ
- Kanye West โJesus is Kingโ
Top Gospel AlbumL
- Kirk Franklin โLong Live Loveโ
- Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers โGoshenโ
- William McDowell โThe Cry: A Live Worship Experienceโ
- Sunday Service Choir โJesus Is Bornโ
- Kanye West โJesus is Kingโ
Top Hot 100 Song:
- Lewis Capaldi โSomeone You Lovedโ
- Billie Eilish โbad guyโ
- Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus โOld Town Roadโ
- Lizzo โTruth Hurtsโ
- Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello โSeรฑoritaโ
Top Streaming Song:
- Chris Brown ft. Drake โNo Guidanceโ
- Billie Eilish โbad guyโ
- Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus โOld Town Roadโ
- Lil Tecca โRan$omโ
- Post Malone & Swae Lee โSunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)โ
Top Selling Song:
- Lewis Capaldi โSomeone You Lovedโ
- Billie Eilish โbad guyโ
- Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus โOld Town Roadโ
- Lizzo โTruth Hurtsโ
- Blake Shelton โGodโs Countryโ
Top Radio Song:
- Lewis Capaldi โSomeone You Lovedโ
- Jonas Brothers โSuckerโ
- Khalid โTalkโ
- Lizzo โTruth Hurtsโ
- Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber โI Donโt Careโ
Top Collaboration (Fan Voted):
- Chris Brown ft. Drake โNo Guidanceโ
- Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus โOld Town Roadโ
- Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello โSeรฑoritaโ
- Post Malone & Swae Lee โSunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)โ
- Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber โI Donโt Careโ
Top R&B Song:
- Chris Brown ft. Drake โNo Guidanceโ
- Doja Cat & Tyga โJuicyโ
- Khalid โTalkโ
- Lizzo โGood As Hellโ
- The Weeknd โHeartlessโ
Top Rap Song:
- Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus โOld Town Roadโ
- Lil Tecca โRan$omโ
- Lizzo โTruth Hurtsโ
- Post Malone & Swae Lee โSunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)โ
- Post Malone โWow.โ
Top Country Song:
- Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber โ10,000 Hoursโ
- Maren Morris โThe Bonesโ
- Old Dominion โOne Man Bandโ
- Blake Shelton โGodโs Countryโ
- Morgan Wallen โWhiskey Glassesโ
Top Rock Song:
- Imagine Dragons โBad Liarโ
- Machine Gun Kelly x YUNGBLUD x Travis Barker โI Think Iโm Okayโ
- Panic! At The Disco โHey Look Ma, I Made Itโ
- twenty one pilots โChlorineโ
- twenty one pilots โThe Hypeโ
Top Latin Song:
- Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Ozuna & J Balvin โChinaโ
- Bad Bunny & Tainy โCallaitaโ
- Daddy Yankee ft. Snow โCon Calmaโ
- Jhay Cortez, J Balvin, & Bad Bunny โNo Me Conoceโ
- Sech ft. Darell, Nicky Jam, Ozuna, Anuel AA โOtro Tragoโ
Top Dance/Electronic Song:
- Black Eyed Peas x J Balvin โRitmo (Bad Boys For Life)โ
- Ellie Goulding x Diplo ft. Swae Lee โClose To Meโ
- Illenium & Jon Bellion โGood Things Fall Apartโ
- Kygo x Whitney Houston โHigher Loveโ
- Marshmello ft. CHVRCHES โHere With Meโ
Top Christian Song:
- Bethel Music, Jonathan David Helser & Melissa Helser โRaise A Hallelujahโ
- Casting Crowns ft. Matthew West โNobodyโ
- Lauren Daigle โRescueโ
- for KING & COUNTRY โGod Only Knowsโ
- Kanye West โFollow Godโ
Top Gospel Song:
- Kirk Franklin โLove Theoryโ
- Kanye West โClosed on Sundayโ
- Kanye West โFollow Godโ
- Kanye West โOn Godโ
- Kanye West โSelahโ