2024 Billboard Music Awards Highlights: From Taylor Swift to Jungkook's Big Wins-Here's the Details
Here's the 2024 Billboard Music Awards highlights! From Taylor Swift’s record-breaking victories to Jungkook’s big wins, Know all the major moments.

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) took place on December 12, 2024, showcasing a mix of powerful performances, historic wins, and exciting new categories. Hosted by comedian Michelle Buteau, the event was broadcast across various platforms, including Fox, Amazon's Fire TV channels, and Paramount+, marking a groundbreaking distribution approach. This allowed the awards to reach millions of fans worldwide, making the show more accessible than ever before.
2024 Billboard Music Awards Highlights: Performances, Wins, and More
The 2024 BBMAs featured incredible live performances by Coldplay, Linkin Park, Megan Moroney, Jelly Roll, and more. Taylor Swift dominated the night with 10 awards, setting a new record. The evening also saw the introduction of new categories, including Top Hard Rock Album, Top Hard Rock Artist, and Top Hard Rock Song.
Taylor Swift Dominates with Record-Breaking Wins
Taylor Swift was the star of the night, taking home a total of 10 awards, including Top Artist, Top Female Artist, and Top Billboard 200 Album for her album "The Tortured Poets Department." This made her the most awarded artist in the history of the Billboard Music Awards, with a staggering 49 BBMA trophies to her name. Other big winners of the night included Zach Bryan (who took home five awards), Morgan Wallen (with four wins), and artists like Shaboozey, Bad Bunny, Drake, and Elevation Worship, each securing three awards.
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New Categories Reflect Changing Music Trends
The 2024 BBMAs also introduced three new award categories, reflecting the evolving trends in music. The new categories were Top Hard Rock Album, Top Hard Rock Artist, and Top Hard Rock Song, highlighting the growing popularity of hard rock music in today's charts.
The BBMAs 2024 also gained momentum on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). Posts celebrated live performances and congratulated winners. A standout moment on social media was Shaboozey's performance of his hit song "A Bar Song (Tipsy)." Other moments celebrated included congratulations for stars like Charli XCX, Beyoncé, Stray Kids, and Jungkook, all of whom earned accolades for their outstanding work.