Nominations have been announced for this year’s Billboard Music Awards.
Adele, Rihanna, Bruno Mars and Chris Brown are among those with leading nominations in categories including Top Hot 100 Artist, Top R&B Artist and Top Male Artist. R&B talents including Miguel and Cee Lo Green are also nominated.
Adele takes the lead in 18 award categories, including Top Artist, Top Female Artist and Top Billboard 200 Artist. “Rolling In The Deep,” the lead single from her blockbuster sophomore album “21,” places the U.K. singer as a contender in seven song categories as well.
Rihanna has a total of 13 nominations this year, after leading last year’s awards with a total of 18 nods.
Chris Brown picked up two nominations including Top R&B Artist. He shares that category with Beyonce, Cee Lo Green, Miguel, and Rihanna.
Bruno Mars is also a leading nominee with five nominations, including Top Streaming Artist, Top Male Artist and Top Hot 100 Artist.
Billboard Music Award nominations are based on key fan interactions with music, including album sales and downloads, track downloads, radio airplay and touring as well as streaming and social interactions on Facebook, Twitter, Vevo, Youtube, Spotify and other popular online destinations for music. They are based on a reporting period of March 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012.
The 2012 Billboard Music Awards will air live from Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Sunday, May 20 at 8/7c on ABC.
See a complete list of nominees below.
Top Artist:
Adele
Lady Gaga
Lil Wayne
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Top New Artist:
Bad Meets Evil
Big Sean
Foster The People
Scotty McCreery
Wiz Khalifa
Top Male Artist:
Justin Bieber
Chris Brown
Drake
Lil Wayne
Bruno Mars
Top Female Artist:
Adele
Lady Gaga
Nicki Minaj
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Top Duo/Group:
The Black Eyed Peas
Coldplay
Lady Antebellum
LMFAO
Maroon 5
Top Billboard 200 Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Michael Buble
Lady Gaga
Lil Wayne
Top Hot 100 Artist:
Adele
LMFAO
Bruno Mars
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Top Digital Songs Artist:
Adele
LMFAO
Bruno Mars
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Top Radio Songs Artist:
Adele
Katy Perry
Bruno Mars
Nicki Minaj
Rihanna
Top Touring Artist:
Bon Jovi
Taylor Swift
Take That
U2
Roger Waters
Top Social Artist:
Justin Bieber
Eminem
Lady Gaga
Rihanna
Shakira
Top Streaming Artist:
Lil Wayne
LMFAO
Nicki Minaj
Bruno Mars
Rihanna
Top Digital Media Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Lil Wayne
Rihanna
Top Pop Artist:
Adele
Lady Gaga
LMFAO
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Top R&B Artist:
Beyonce
Chris Brown
Cee Lo Green
Miguel
Rihanna
Top Rap Artist:
Drake
Lil Wayne
LMFAO
Nicki Minaj
Wiz Khalifa
Top Country Artist:
Jason Aldean
Zac Brown Band
Lady Antebellum
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift
Top Rock Artist:
The Black Keys
Coldplay
Foster The People
Foo Fighters
Mumford & Sons
Top Alternative Artist:
The Black Keys
Coldplay
Foster The People
Foo Fighters
Mumford & Sons
Top Latin Artist:
Mana
Pitbull
Prince Royce
Romeo Santos
Shakira
Top Dance Artist:
David Guetta
Lady Gaga
LMFAO
Rihanna
Britney Spears
Top Christian Artist:
Casting Crowns
MercyMe
Skillet
Laura Story
Chris Tomlin
The Billboard Music Awards are right around the corner, and music fans can’t wait to find out who will walk away with this year’s top awards. This year’s nominees have been announced, and they include some of the biggest names in music today: Adele, Rihanna, Chris Brown and Bruno Mars! From pop to rap to R&B, these four artists represent a wide range of musical styles that make them standouts among their peers. So what makes them such strong contenders for this award? Let’s take a look at each artist’s unique sound and accomplishments that got them here.
Adele has been on the rise since her debut album “19” hit shelves in 2008. She quickly became one of the most popular singers in the world thanks to hits like “Rolling In The Deep” and “Someone Like You”. Her powerful voice captivated audiences everywhere she went, earning her numerous Grammy Awards throughout her career as well as two Billboard Music Award nominations this year.
Rihanna burst onto the scene in 2005 with her first single “Pon de Replay”, becoming an instant sensation with both critics and fans alike. Since then she has released eight albums full of chart-topping singles like “Love On The Brain” and “Umbrella” that have earned her eight Billboard Music Award Nominations over time including three this year alone. With her ability to move between genres seamlessly, Rihanna is sure to be a frontrunner for many more awards in years to come.
Chris Brown also made his Mark early on in his career which began when he was just 16 years old. He rose up the ranks quickly due to his incredible singing voice and dancing skills – eventually releasing nine studio albums by 2018 filled with catchy tunes like “Forever” and “Turn Up The Music” that won him multiple Grammy Awards along with seven Billboard Music Award nominations total – three of which were received this year alone.
Last but not least there is Bruno Mars whose upbeat songs like “24K Magic” have become staples on radio stations worldwide making him one of today’s hottest stars. His success has earned him 23 Grammy Award Nominations so far along with eight Billboard Music Award nominations – three from 2020 alone! It looks like all eyes will be on him during this upcoming show as he competes against other heavy hitters for coveted awards in various categories.
Overview Of Nominations
The nominees for the Billboard Music Awards have been announced, and it’s an impressive list! Adele, Rihanna, Chris Brown, and Bruno Mars are all up for multiple awards. This year looks to be a competitive one with so many talented artists getting recognition.
Adele leads the pack with 16 nominations in categories such as Top Artist, Top Female Artist, and Top Album Sales Artist. Rihanna follows close behind with 12 nods while Chris Brown has 8 and Bruno Mars 5 – showing just how popular these four stars are this year. All of them also feature prominently in other genres including Pop, R&B/Hip-Hop, Latin and Country Music.
It’s clear that fans will be thrilled by the variety of music represented at this year’s awards show. From pop ballads to hip hop bangers to country heartbreakers – there is something for everyone. With an array of talent from different backgrounds being recognized, it promises to be a night full of celebration and excitement when the winners are announced.
Contenders For Top Awards
As the night of the Billboard Music Awards approaches, anticipation is building for who will take home the top prizes. All four of Adele, Rihanna, Chris Brown and Bruno Mars are contenders for categories including Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top Album Sales Artist.
Adele has been a favorite among fans since her debut album in 2011. She’s known for powerful ballads like ‘Hello’ and ‘Someone Like You,’ which propelled her to international success. Meanwhile, Rihanna is an icon both on-stage and off with hits such as ‘Umbrella’ and ‘Work.’ Chris Brown continues to dominate the R&B/Hip Hop charts with songs like ‘Party’ while his recent collaboration with Drake was also well received. Finally, Bruno Mars is one of today’s most exciting artists thanks to catchy tracks like ‘That’s What I Like’.
It promises to be a thrilling evening when these stars come together at this year’s awards ceremony – each vying for recognition amongst their peers. With so much talent on show it won’t be easy predicting who will win but if past years are anything to go by then we can expect some surprise results!
Conclusion
In conclusion, this year’s Billboard Music Awards nominees are filled with some of the biggest names in music. Adele, Rihanna, Chris Brown and Bruno Mars have all been recognized for their achievements over the past year and should be commended for their hard work. All four have had monumental success within their career so far, but who will take home these coveted awards remains to be seen.
The night is sure to bring excitement as each nominee competes for the Top Artist Award, which includes fan favorites like Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. With such an impressive lineup of contenders across various genres, it’s anyone’s game! Fans around the world can come together to witness history being made at 2021’s Billboard Music Awards on May 23rd.
No matter who takes home the awards that night, one thing is certain—these artists have worked incredibly hard to get where they are today and deserve every bit of recognition they receive. We wish them luck in the upcoming competition as we look forward to seeing what else they achieve in the future.
