Billboard Music Award
| Billboard Music Awards | |
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 2013 Billboard Music Awards |
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| Awarded for | Outstanding chart performance |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Billboard |
| First awarded | 1989 |
| Official website | http://www.billboard.com/bbma/ |
The Billboard Music Award is an honor given by Billboard, the preeminent publication covering the music business. The Billboard Music Awards show had been held annually in December until it went dormant in 2007, but it returned in May 2011.[1]
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Award process [edit]
Unlike other awards, such as the Grammy Award, which determine nominations as a result of the highest votes received, the Billboard Music Awards finalists are based on United States year-end chart performance according to Nielsen data for sales, number of downloads and total airplay. Awards were given for the top album/artist/single in different genres. Since 1992, the awards also give out a Billboard Century Award—the magazine's highest honor for creative achievement and named for Billboard's centennial in 1994. The award was renamed the Icon Award in 2011. Janet Jackson has won the most awards.
Awards [edit]
Categories [edit]
From 1989–2006, the show had the same categories and category names every year. In 2011, for the first time, all of the awards were renamed to "Top [award title]". The "of the year" portion of each category title no longer exists, and many of the awards have been further renamed. Other awards, including both "crossover" awards (No. 1 Classical Crossover Artist and No. 1 Classical Crossover Album) were discontinued.
Current categories [edit]
- Billboard 200 Album
- Billboard 200 Artist
- Hot 100 Song
- Hot 100 Artist
- Artist of the Year
- Top New Artist
- Top Female Artist
- Top Male Artist
- Top Christian Album of the Year
- Top Christian Artist of the Year
- Top Christian Song of the Year
- Top Country Album of the Year
- Top Country Song of the Year
- Top Country Artist of the Year
- Top Digital Song
- Top Digital Songs Artist
- Top Digital Media Artist
- Top Duo/Group of the Year
- Top Latin Album of the Year
- Top Latin Artist of the Year
- Top Latin Song of the Year
- Top Pop Song of the Year
- Top Pop Album of the Year
- Top Pop Artist of the Year
- Top Dance Song of the Year
- Top Dance Album of the Year
- Top Dance Artist of the Year
- Top Social Artist of the Year
- Top Streaming Song
- Top Streaming Artist
- Top R&B Artist of the Year
- Top R&B Song of the Year
- Top R&B Album of the Year
- Top Rap Artist of the Year
- Top Rap Album of the Year
- Top Rap Song of the Year
- Top Rock Song of the Year
- Top Rock Artist of the Year
- Top Rock Album of the Year
- Top Alternative Artist of the Year
- Top Alternative Song of the Year
- Top Alternative Album of the Year
- Icon Award
- Millennium Award
Retired categories (1989–2006) [edit]
- Top New Male Artist of the Year
- Top New Female Artist of the Year
- Top New Group of the Year
- Top Modern Rock Artist of the Year
- Top Modern Rock Track of the Year
- Top Classical Crossover Artist of the Year
- Top Classical Crossover Album of the Year
- Top Independent Album Artists of the Year
- Top Independent Album of the Year
- Top Selling Single of the Year
- Top Rhythmic Top 40 Title of the Year
- Top Soundtrack Single of the Year
Recipients [edit]
Artist of the Year [edit]
- 1989: George Michael
- 1990: M.C. Hammer
- 1991: Michael Jackson
- 1992: Garth Brooks
- 1993: Garth Brooks
- 1994: Ace of Base
- 1995: TLC
- 1996: Alanis Morissette
- 1997: LeAnn Rimes
- 1998: Usher
- 1999: Backstreet Boys
- 2000: Destiny's Child
- 2001: Destiny's Child
- 2002: Celine Dion
- 2003: 50 Cent
- 2004: Usher
- 2005: 50 Cent
- 2006: Chris Brown
- 2007: Rihanna
- 2008: Chris Brown [2]
- 2009: Taylor Swift
- 2010: Lady Gaga [2]
- 2011: Eminem and Adele
- 2012: Adele
- 2013: Taylor Swift
Artist of the Decade [edit]
- 1950s: Elvis Presley
- 1960s: The Beatles
- 1970s: Elton John
- 1980s: Michael Jackson
- 1990s: Mariah Carey
- 2000s: Eminem
Billboard Century Award [edit]
- 1992: George Harrison
- 1993: Buddy Guy
- 1994: Billy Joel
- 1995: Joni Mitchell
- 1996: Carlos Santana
- 1997: Chet Atkins
- 1998: James Taylor
- 1999: Emmylou Harris
- 2000: Randy Newman
- 2001: John Mellencamp
- 2002: Annie Lennox
- 2003: Sting
- 2004: Stevie Wonder
- 2005: Tom Petty
- 2006: Tony Bennett
- 2007–2010: No award given
Icon Award [edit]
- 2011: Neil Diamond
- 2012: Stevie Wonder
- 2013: Prince
Billboard Millennium Award [edit]
- 2011: Beyoncé Knowles
- 2012: Whitney Houston
Billboard Spotlight Award [edit]
In 1988, Michael Jackson was honored with Billboard's first Spotlight award for being the first artist in history to have five consecutive number ones singles on Billboard Hot 100 from one album. In 2012, Katy Perry was honored with Billboard's second Spotlight award for being the second and first female artist in history to have five consecutive number ones singles on Billboard Hot 100 from one album.
- 1988: Michael Jackson
- 2012: Katy Perry
Artist Achievement Award [edit]
- 1996: Madonna
- 2001: Janet Jackson
- 2002: Cher
- 2004: Destiny's Child
Woman of the Year Award [edit]
In 2008, Ciara was honored with Billboard's first Woman of the Year award because of her success as a recording artist and leadership in embracing the changing music business.[3] Every year since then, Billboard has honored a female artist with the award. They are:
- 2008: Ciara
- 2009: Beyoncé
- 2010: Fergie
- 2011: Taylor Swift
- 2012: Katy Perry
Rising Star Award [edit]
In 2008, Colbie Caillat was honored with Billboard's first Rising Star award because of her ascent in the pop charts and the huge repercussion that her music caused. Every year since then, Billboard has honored a female artist with the award. They are:
- 2008: Colbie Caillat
- 2009: Lady Gaga[4]
- 2010: Jazmine Sullivan[5]
- 2011: Nicki Minaj[6]
- 2012: Carly Rae Jepsen[7]
The awards show [edit]
Since its inception (created by Rick Garson), the BMAs had been telecast on the Fox network; however due to contractual expirations and other unforeseen circumstances, the awards were canceled for 2007. Plans for a new version of the awards in 2008 (in association with AEG Live) fell through, and the BMAs were not held until 2011.
On February 17, 2011, Billboard announced that it would bring the BMAs back to television, moving from its original home on Fox to its new network, ABC, on May 22, 2011.[8] A new award statuette was created by New York firm Society Awards.
Venues [edit]
- 1989–91: The first two years took place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California (aired at a later date)
From 1992 onwards, the shows have been telecast live.
- 1992–94: The Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles
- 1995: The Coliseum in New York City
- 1996: Center for Performing Arts and the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas (the first awards show to move to Las Vegas)
- 1997–2006: MGM Grand Garden Arena
- 2007–10: no awards were held
- 2011–13: MGM Grand Garden Arena
Hosts [edit]
- 1989: Paul Shaffer
- 1990: Paul Shaffer and Morris Day (with Jerome Benton)
- 1991: Paul Shaffer
- 1992: Phil Collins
- 1993: Phil Collins
- 1994: Dennis Miller & Heather Locklear
- 1995: Jon Stewart
- 1996: Chris Rock
- 1997: David Spade
- 1998: Kathy Griffin & Andy Dick
- 1999: Kathy Griffin & Adam Carolla
- 2000: Kathy Griffin & *NSYNC
- 2001: Bernie Mac
- 2002: Cedric the Entertainer
- 2003: Ryan Seacrest with Nick Lachey & Jessica Simpson
- 2004: Ryan Seacrest
- 2005: LL Cool J
- 2006: no host
- 2007–10: no awards
- 2011: Ken Jeong
- 2012: Julie Bowen & Ty Burrell
- 2013: Tracy Morgan
See also [edit]
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External links [edit]
- ^ Nick Goumond (2011-04-14), Rihanna, Eminem, Lady Gaga score double digit Billboard Music Awards noms, goldderby.com, retrieved 2011-04-16
- ^ a b "Chris Brown named artist of the year by Billboard". New York Daily News. December 12, 2008. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
- ^ Joszor, Njai (October 15, 2008). "Billboard Names Ciara "Woman Of The Year"". Singers Room. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
- ^ Lady Gaga Is Billboard's 'Rising Star' For Women In Music Event
- ^ Jazmine Sullivan Thrilled to Succeed Gaga As Billboard's Rising Star
- ^ Nicki Minaj Named Billboard's 'Rising Star' for 2011
- ^ Carly Rae Jepsen Named Billboard's 'Rising Star' of 2012
- ^ Billboard Music Awards To Air Live From Las Vegas On ABC May 22 Billboard (February 17, 2011)
