Taylor Swift Shatters Records at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards
On the morning of December 13 (Vietnam time), the highly anticipated 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) took place in Los Angeles, drawing millions of viewers worldwide. Known for honouring the best artists, albums, songs, producers, and songwriters, the BBMAs base their accolades on Billboard’s year-end chart performance data.
Among the top nominees was Zach Bryan with 18 nominations, followed by Taylor Swift, the most awarded female artist in BBMA history, with 17 nominations. Morgan Wallen trailed with 15 nominations, while Sabrina Carpenter secured 9.
Despite not attending the ceremony, Taylor Swift delivered a spectacular performance, taking home an incredible 10 Billboard Music Awards, including the most coveted categories.
Taylor Swift’s 2024 BBMAs Win
Taylor Swift dominated the night with victories in the following categories:
- Top Artist
- Top Female Artist
- Top Billboard 200 Artist
- Top Hot 100 Artist
- Top Hot 100 Songwriter
- Top Streaming Songs Artist
- Top Radio Songs Artist
- Top Billboard Global 200 Artist
- Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Artist
- Top Billboard 200 Album for The Tortured Poets Department
Breaking Records, Making History
These wins bring Taylor Swift’s career total at the BBMAs to an astounding 49 awards, officially surpassing Drake’s previous record of 39 to become the most-awarded artist in BBMA history.
This accomplishment marks another milestone in what has been a monumental year for Taylor Swift. Earlier in September, she set another historic record at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), cementing her legacy as a dominant force in the music industry.
VMAs Triumph and Career Milestones
At the 2024 MTV VMAs, Swift’s chart-topping hit “Fortnight” earned her seven awards, including:
- Artist of the Year (for the second consecutive year)
- Best Pop
- Video of the Year
- Best Collaboration (featuring Post Malone)
- Best Editing
- Best Direction
- Song of the Summer
With these wins, Taylor Swift increased her total MTV VMA trophies from 23 to 30 awards, surpassing Beyoncé’s record of 27 to become the most-awarded artist in MTV VMA history.
Additionally, Swift has become the artist with the most Video of the Year wins of all time, securing the title with:
- Fortnight (2024)
- Anti-Hero (2023)
- All Too Well: The Short Film (2022)
- You Need to Calm Down (2019)
- Bad Blood (2015)
A Year of Unstoppable Success
The overwhelming success of 2024 highlights Taylor Swift’s unparalleled influence in the music world. Her ability to dominate across multiple award platforms, from the BBMAs to the MTV VMAs, showcases her extraordinary talent, enduring appeal, and global fanbase.
With “The Tortured Poets Department” cementing its place as a cultural phenomenon and hits like “Fortnight” further elevating her status, Taylor Swift’s legacy continues to grow. As the year concludes, she remains at the forefront of the industry, proving time and again why she’s one of the greatest artists of her generation.
Taylor Swift’s record-breaking achievements at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards not only celebrate her remarkable year but also solidify her place in music history. As she continues to shatter records and redefine success, Swift’s star shines brighter than ever.
