2023 Billboard Music Awards: Comprehensive Guide to Format, Nominees, Performances, and More

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The 2023 Billboard Music Awards, taking place on Sunday, November 19, will commend the most celebrated artists of the year in an innovative and unprecedented style.

Taylor Swift, the prominent 33-year-old entertainer of the Eras Tour, leads the nominations with an impressive 20 categories. With this remarkable breakthrough, she stands a chance to surpass Drake's record for the highest number of BBMAs won in a single night. The Canadian rapper, aged 37, achieved a remarkable feat by receiving 13 awards during the 2017 edition of the show.

Drake holds the record for most BBMA awards, with 34 trophies. This year, he is a finalist in 14 different categories. As for Taylor Swift, she holds the title for the most Billboard Music Awards won by a female, with a total of 29.

In a change from previous years, the show will only be available to watch on the BBMAs website, with filming taking place at multiple locations. Viewers can look forward to a wide range of content, including performances, exclusive interviews, and acceptance speeches, which will be released on both Billboard's social media channels and the social media platforms of the participating artists.

Billboard has teamed up with Spotify in an unprecedented partnership to give back to devoted fans. Through the Fans First Program, lucky winners will be awarded a coveted "golden ticket" that grants them exclusive access to witness their favorite artists perform in a more personal and intimate concert setting.

Find out all the details about the 2023 Billboard Music Awards below:

Who Is Hosting the 2023 Billboard Music Awards?

This year, there will not be a host. Last year, Diddy served as the host and executive producer of the 2022 BBMAs.

Who Are the Nominees for the 2023 Billboard Music Awards?

Swift leads with 20 category nominations, closely followed by Morgan Wallen and SZA, who both have 17 nominations each. The Weeknd comes next with 16 nominations, followed by Drake and Zach Bryan with 14 nominations each. Luke Combs has 10 nominations, while 21 Savage, Metro Boomin, and Miley Cyrus each have nine nominations. Beyoncé and Rema both have seven nominations, while Bad Bunny and Peso Pluma have six nominations each. Ariana Grande, David Guetta, Eslabon Armado, Karol G, NewJeans, and Selena Gomez round out the list with five nominations each.

In the category of Top Artists, Swift is pitted against Drake, Combs, who is 33 years old, Wallen, aged 30, and SZA, aged 34. For the Top Female Artist award, the singer of "Bad Blood" faces tough competition from Beyoncé, who is 42 years old, Cyrus, aged 30, Olivia Rodrigo, and SZA.

Drake's rivals for the Top Male Artist title include Combs, Wallen, The Weeknd, who is 33 years old, and Bryan, aged 27.

Who Are the Top 2023 Billboard Music Awards Performers?

Karol G, Stray Kids, David Guetta and Bebe Rexha, Peso Pluma, NewJeans and Wallen will perform.

Karol G, aged 32, has been nominated for five awards, which consist of top Latin artist, top Latin female artist, top Latin touring artist, top Latin album for "Mañana Será Bonito," and top Latin song for her collaboration with Shakira on "TQG."

Do you know where and when you can catch the 2023 Billboard Music Awards?

Tune in to the 2023 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, November 19 at 8 p.m. ET online at bbmas.watch.