The 2023 Billboard Music Awards were a remarkable event, showcasing a constellation of musical talents. It was an especially memorable evening for Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen, who emerged as the most decorated artists of the night.
Taylor Swift dazzled the audience, clinching awards in several prestigious categories including Top Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Hot 100 Songwriter, Top Country Female Artist, and Top Selling Song for her hit “Anti-Hero.”
Morgan Wallen also had an extraordinary night, sweeping awards across categories such as Top Male Artist, Top Streaming Songs Artist, Top Country Artist, Top Country Touring Artist, and Top Billboard 200 Album.
Their triumphs underscored a night of celebration and recognition for outstanding musical achievements, alongside other notable winners like Karol G, Peso Pluma, Zach Bryan, and Fuerza Regida. The event was a true testament to the vibrant and diverse talent that defines the current music scene.
Winners List of 2023 Billboard Music Awards
Artist Awards
- Top Artist: Taylor Swift
- Top New Artist: Zach Bryan
- Top Male Artist: Morgan Wallen
- Top Female Artist: Taylor Swift
- Top Duo/Group: Fuerza Regida
Genre-Specific Artist Awards
- Top Billboard 200 Artist: Taylor Swift
- Top Hot 100 Artist: Morgan Wallen
- Top Streaming Songs Artist: Morgan Wallen
- Top Radio Songs Artist: Taylor Swift
- Top Song Sales Artist: Taylor Swift
- Top Billboard Global 200 Artist: Taylor Swift
- Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Artist: Taylor Swift
Genre Awards
- Top R&B Artist: SZA
- Top R&B Male Artist: The Weeknd
- Top R&B Female Artist: SZA
- Top R&B Touring Artist: Beyoncé
- Top Rap Artist: Drake
- Top Rap Male Artist: Drake
- Top Rap Female Artist: Nicki Minaj
- Top Rap Touring Artist: Drake
- Top Country Artist: Morgan Wallen
- Top Country Male Artist: Morgan Wallen
- Top Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift
- Top Country Duo/Group: Zac Brown Band
- Top Country Touring Artist: Morgan Wallen
- Top Rock Artist: Zach Bryan
- Top Rock Duo/Group: Arctic Monkeys
- Top Rock Touring Artist: Coldplay
- Top Latin Artist: Bad Bunny
- Top Latin Male Artist: Bad Bunny
- Top Latin Female Artist: Karol G
- Top Latin Duo/Group: Fuerza Regida
- Top Latin Touring Artist: Karol G
- Top Dance/Electronic Artist: Beyoncé
- Top Christian Artist: Lauren Daigle
- Top Gospel Artist: Kanye West
- Top Global K-Pop Artist: NewJeans
- Top K-Pop Touring Artist: BLACKPINK
- Top Afrobeats Artist: Burna Boy
Songwriting and Production Awards
- Top Hot 100 Songwriter: Taylor Swift
- Top Hot 100 Producer: Joey Moi
Album Awards
- Top Billboard 200 Album: Morgan Wallen, “One Thing at a Time”
- Top Soundtrack: Barbie: The Album
- Top R&B Album: SZA, “SOS”
- Top Rap Album: Drake & 21 Savage, “Her Loss”
- Top Country Album: Morgan Wallen, “One Thing at a Time”
- Top Rock Album: Zach Bryan, “American Heartbreak”
- Top Latin Album: Bad Bunny, “Un Verano Sin Ti”
- Top K-Pop Album: Stray Kids, “5-STAR”
- Top Dance/Electronic Album: Beyoncé, “RENAISSANCE”
- Top Christian Album: Anne Wilson, “My Jesus”
- Top Gospel Album: Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin, “Kingdom Book One”
Song Awards
- Top Hot 100 Song: Taylor Swift, “Anti-Hero”
- Top Streaming Song: Morgan Wallen, “Last Night”
- Top Radio Song: Miley Cyrus, “Flowers”
- Top Selling Song: Taylor Swift, “Anti-Hero”
- Top Global K-Pop Song: Jungkook, “Seven”
The 2023 Billboard Music Awards not only celebrated the achievements of these artists but also highlighted the diverse and dynamic nature of today’s music industry. It was a night where the stars shone brightly, and the melodies resonated with triumph.