VMAs and 2023 Billboard Music Awards: A Spectacular Celebration of Music Excellence
A night of celebration and appreciation is planned for the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, which will include some of the biggest stars in the music business. This year’s awards presentation promises to be a stunner with a fantastic array of contenders and performers. Let’s examine the specifics and choose who deserves to be highlighted.
The 2023 VMAs, a highly anticipated event in the music industry, will also bring together an impressive lineup of artists and performers. The VMAs are known for their electrifying performances and groundbreaking moments, and this year is expected to be no different. Both the Billboard Music Awards and the VMAs hold a special place in recognizing the outstanding achievements of artists, and fans can look forward to an unforgettable year of music
The Top Contenders
Artist of the Year Nominees
Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Carol G, Nicki Minaj, Shakira, and Taylor Swift are the formidable contenders for the coveted title of “Artist of the Year.” Notably, this year marks a significant shift, as all the nominated artists are women—a first in the history of the awards. Shakira also received recognition with the Video Vanguard Award.
Song of the Year
The Song of the Year category is packed with chart-topping hits. The contenders include Miley Cyrus with “Flower,” Olivia Rodrigo with “Pisach,” Sam Smith and Kim Petras with “Impure,” SZA with “Kill Bill,” Taylor Swift with “Anti-Hero.”
Best New Artist
The category of Best New Artist boasts a promising lineup featuring Gorilla, Ice Spice, Kali, Peso Pluma, PinkPanthress, and Rennie Rap. The winners will be announced in a thrilling fashion during the event.
Best Performance of the Year
Throughout 2022 and early 2023, artists delivered memorable performances. The Best Performance of the Year category includes:
August 2022: Sosie Santana – “Loot”
September 2022: Stephen Sanchez – “Until I Found You”
October 2022: JVK – “Golden Time”
November 2022: Flo Milli – “Arrogant”
December 2022: Rennie Rap – “Colorado”
January 2023: Sam Rider – “All the Way Over”
February 2023: Armani White – “Bakara Hua”
March 2023: Fletcher – “Bake So Hot”
April 2023: Tumoro X Tugedar – “Sugar Rush”
May 2023: Ice Spice – “Princess Diana”
June 2023: FLO – “Losing You”
July 2023: Lauren Spencer Smith – “Date Party”
Best Collaboration
The Best Collaboration category is all about musical teamwork. The nominees are:
David Guetta and Bebe Rexha – “I’m Good (Yellow)”
Post Melon and Doja Cat – “I Like You (A Happier Song)”
Diddy feat. Bryson Tiller, Ashanti, and Yung Miami – “Gotta Move Forward”
Carol G and Shakira – “Te Quiero” (Winner)
The Weekend, 21 Savage, and Diddy with Metro Boomin – “Creepin’ (Remix)”
Rennie and Selena Gomez – “Calm Down”
The Best in Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B, and More
Best Pop
The Best Pop category showcases the brightest stars in the genre, with nominees including Demi Lovato, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, P!NK, and Taylor Swift (Winner).
Best Hip-Hop
In the realm of Hip-Hop, the competition is fierce. The contenders are:
Diddy feat. Bryson Tiller, Ashanti, and Yung Miami – “Gotta Move Forward”
DJ Khalid feat. Drake and Lil Baby – “Staying Alive”
Gorilla and Cardi B – “Call 2”
Lil Uzi Vert – “Just Wanna Rock”
Lil Wayne feat. Swizz Beatz and DMX – “Can’t Nobody”
Metro Boomin feat. Future – “Superhero (Hero and Villain)”
Nicki Minaj – “Super Freaky Girl” (Winner)
Best R&B
The Best R&B category boasts a lineup of soulful tunes and powerful voices. The nominees are:
Alicia Keys feat. Lucky Daye – “Pause”
Chloe feat. Chris Brown – “How It Feels”
The Weekend, 21 Savage, and Diddy with Metro Boomin – “Creepin’ (Remix)”
SZA (Winner)
Best Latin
Latin music has also seen its share of success. The nominees in the Best Latin category are:
Anita – “Funk Rev”
Bad Bunny – “Where She Goes”
Slavon Armando and Peso Pluma – “Ella Baila Sola”
Bad Bunny – “Hundred Times More”
Carol G and Shakira – “Te Quiero” (Winner)
RosalÃa – “Despecha”
Shakira – “Acrostico”
Best Afrobeats
Afrobeats has gained immense popularity worldwide. The category for Best Afrobeats includes:
Ayra Star – “Rush”
Burna Boy – “This Is Too Much”
Davido feat. Musa Keita – “Unavailable”
Fireboy DML and Asake – “Bandana”
LiBiYanka – “People”
Rennie and Selena Gomez – “Calm Down” (Winner)
VicKid feat. Ayra Star – “2 Sugar”
Best K-Pop
K-Pop continues to dazzle global audiences. The nominees for Best K-Pop are:
Aespa – “Girls”
BLACKPINK – “Pink Poison”
Fifty Fifty – “Cupid”
Satrah – “Super”
Stray Kids – “S-Class” (Winner)
Tumoro X Tugedar – “Sugar Rush”
Best Rock
Rock enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to with the Best Rock category. The nominees are:
Foo Fighters – “Teacher”
Lincoln Park – “Lost (Original Version)”
Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Tippa My Tongue”
Men Skin – “The Loneliest”
Metallica – “Luxe Aeterna”
Muse – “You Make Me Feel Like Halloween”
Best Alternative
Alternative music fans will appreciate the talent in the Best Alternative category, which includes:
Blink-182 – “Shoreline”
Boygenius – “Film”
Fall Out Boy – “Catch Me Like a Complaint”
Lana Del Rey feat. John Batiste – “Candy Necklace”
Paramore – “That’s Why”
Thirty Seconds to Mars – “Stuck”
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FAQ
Q: Who are the top contenders for the “Artist of the Year” award at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards?
A: The formidable contenders for the coveted title of “Artist of the Year” include Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Carol G, Nicki Minaj, Shakira, and Taylor Swift. This year marks a historic moment as all the nominated artists are women.
Q: Which song is nominated for “Song of the Year” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards?
A: The “Song of the Year” category features chart-topping hits including tracks by Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Sam Smith, Kim Petras, SZA, and Taylor Swift.
Q: Who are the nominees for “Best New Artist” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards?
A: The category of “Best New Artist” boasts a promising lineup featuring Gorilla, Ice Spice, Kali, Peso Pluma, PinkPanthress, and Rennie Rap.
Q: Which artists delivered memorable performances nominated for “Best Performance of the Year” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards?
A: The “Best Performance of the Year” category includes standout performances by various artists throughout 2022 and early 2023.
Q: Who won the “Best K-Pop” category at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards?
A: Stray Kids emerged as the winner in the “Best K-Pop” category, continuing to dazzle global audiences with their music.
