The 2023 ''Billboard'' Music Awards were held on November 19, 2023. The show aired live on ''Billboard''s website and social media pages. Nominations across 71 categories—for releases during the period dated to November 19, 2022, through October 21, 2023—were announced online on October 26, 2023.

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received the most nominations of any artist, with 20.

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was awarded the most honors of the night, with 11 wins followed by Swift who won 10 awards.

Background

On March 16, 2023, ''Billboard'' announced the shift of the award ceremony from spring to fall 2023, as of before the 2011 ''Billboard'' Music Awards. The show was announced to be held on November 19, 2023, typically dates held by the

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, which was cancelled for the year of 2023. On October 19, 2023, ''Billboard'' announced a partnership with

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for the award ceremony, for a segment named "Fans First" to "bring fans up-close-and-personal with their favorite artists". ''Billboard'' also announced, that the event will be aired online for the first time, across BBMAs, ''Billboard'' social channels and BBMAs.watch on the same day. Performances and award celebrations will take place in global locations, in the midst of sold-out tours and in custom venues.

Performers

Winners and nominees

References

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November 2023 in the United States