Key Points:
- Post Malone winning nine awards at the Billboard
- John Legend giving a heartfelt performance
- Jonas Brothers winning three awards
- Garth Brooks receiving his prize from Cher
- BTS winning the Top social artist
Post Malone nominated for 16 awards and from the 16 nominations, he won 9 awards. Chrissy Teigen, the wife of John Legend, had a miscarriage which she explained in a heart-wrenching social media post. She said she and John came out of the hospital without a baby. John, while performing, said his performance dedicated to his wife. He sang Never Break; its lyrics included “we will never break.”
Post Malone winning nine awards:
Post Malone won the Top Artist award and after that Clarkson announced eight more trophies for him. He was overwhelmed by the love he got from his fans, and he thanked every fan of his. He says it is a big deal for him.
Other performers on Billboard:
The other artists include BTS, Alicia Keys, Kane Brown, Khalid, Swae Lee, Brandy, Bad Bunny, Doja Cat, SAINt JHN, En Vogue, and Demi Lovato, who sang her song aimed at President Donald Trump calling him Commander In Cheif.
Here is the complete winner’s list at BMAs.
Top Hot 100 song: “Old Town Road,” Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus
Top Billboard 200 album: Billie Eilish, “When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”
Top artist: Post Malone
Top new artist: Billie Eilish
Top female artist: Billie Eilish
Top male artist: Post Malone
Top streaming songs artist: Post Malone
Top song sales artist: Lizzo
Top radio songs artist: Jonas Bros.
Top duo/group: Jonas Bros.
Top R&B Artist: Khalid
Top rap artist: Post Malone
Top country artist: Luke Combs
Top rock artist: Panic! at the Disco
Top Latin Artist: Bad Bunny
Top dance/electronic artist: The Chainsmokers
Top Christian Artist: Lauren Daigle
Top gospel artist: Kanye West
Top social artist: BTS
Top touring artist: Pink
Chart achievement award: Harry Styles
Icon Award: Garth Brooks
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Billboard award functions got delayed, scheduled to take place in April. There is a reason why some of the nominees in the 55 categories may feel dated.