Taylor Swift Dominates 2023 Billboard Music Awards Finalists – Times Now

Global sensation Taylor Swift is dominating the 2023 Billboard Music Awards as a finalist in an impressive 20 categories, with her hit Anti-Her securing five nominations. Following closely are Morgan Wallen and SZA, each with 16 awards and 17 entries, marking them as the second most nominated artists in the BBMAs’ 69 categories.

Leading the pack of finalists for the 2023 Billboard Music Awards is global sensation Taylor Swift. The singer-songwriter emerges as a finalist in an impressive 20 categories, notably for her hit Anti-Hero, which is up for five awards. Morgan Wallen and SZA closely follow with 16 awards and 17 entries each, making them the second most nominated artists in the BBMAs’ 69 categories.

Diverse Finalists and Notable Entries

Morgan Wallen and SZA’s multiple entries are matched by The Weeknd, up for 13 awards with 16 entries, and Drake, a 14-category finalist and record-holder for the most BBMA wins with 34. Newcomer Zach Bryan, a first-time finalist, stands out with 13 nominations and 14 entries, while Luke Combs secures 10 nods. Several other artists secure multiple nominations, promising a diverse and competitive awards ceremony.

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Noteworthy Album and Song Nominations

Morgan Wallen emerges as a leading male finalist with nominations for his album One Thing At a Time and his song Last Night. SZA’s album SOS competes for top Billboard 200 album and top R&B album, while her song Kill Bill contends in four categories, including top Hot 100 song.

Exciting Newcomers and Categories

First-time finalists stand out in multiple categories, offering the potential for breakthrough wins. Among them are Bailey Zimmerman, Coi Leray, Fifty Fifty, Fuerza Regida, Grupa Frontera, Jelly Roll, Ice Spice, Metro Boomin, NewJeans, Peso Pluma, and Oliver Anthony.

Expanded Categories and Global Celebrations

This year’s Billboard Music Awards introduced nine new awards, encompassing top Hot 100 songwriter, top Hot 100 producer, top rock duo/group, top global k-pop artist, top k-pop tour, top k-pop album, top global k-pop song, top Afrobeats artist, and top Afrobeats song. The ceremony promises performances and acceptance speeches from around the world, presented in custom venues and sold-out tours, in collaboration with Spotify’s “Fans First.”

The 2023 Billboard Music Awards, presented by Dick Clark Productions, is rolling out on Sunday, November 19.