The Weeknd dominates Billbaord Awards nominations
The ‘Hills’ hitmaker, the Weekend, leads this year’s Billboard Awards nominations in 19 categories.
The annual awards ceremony will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 22.
The singer – whose real name is Abel Tesfaye is up for awards including Top Artist, Top Male Artist, Top R&B Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album and Top R&B Album.
Tesfaye also has three tracks in the Top R&B song shortlist category and has been nominated twice for Top Hot 100 Song.
Justin Bieber has been nominated 12 times in 11 categories, Drake and Fetty Wap have received 11 nods each in 10 categories, while Taylor Swift and Adele are both finalists for eight awards.
David Bowie, who died in January, has received a posthumous nomination for his final album ‘Blackstar’.
He will compete against Coldplay’s ‘A Head Full Of Dreams’, Mumford & Sons’ ‘Wilder Mind’, Alabama Shakes’ ‘Sound & Colour’ and twenty one pilots’ ‘Blurryface’ for Top Rock Album.
One Direction – who are currently on an indefinite hiatus – have received only two nods; Best Group/Duo and Best Touring Act, with their album ‘Made in the AM’, failing to pick up any nominations.
Meanwhile, Ciara and Ludacris previously revealed they will co-host the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.
Ludacris – whose real name is Christopher Bridges – said: “It is my honor to host the Billboard Music Awards for the third year and a pleasure to host with my good friend Ciara.
“I’m looking forward to another great show in a new and exciting venue.”
Ciara – taking over from Chrissy Teigen, who presented with Ludacris last year – added: “The Billboard Music Awards is one of best awards shows to honor chart success. My great friend Ludacris and I have also shared songs together on the Billboard chart. I look forward to sharing the stage with him on this special night. It will definitely be a night to remember!”
2016 Billboard Music Awards Nominees
Top Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Taylor Swift
The Weekend
Top New Artist:
Fetty Wap
OMI
Charlie Puth
Silentó
Bryson Tiller
Top Male Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Ed Sheeran
The Weekend
Top Female Artist:
Adele
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group:
Maroon 5
One Direction
twenty one pilots
The Rolling Stones
U2
Top Billboard 200 Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Taylor Swift
The Weekend
Top Hot 100 Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Taylor Swift
The Weekend
Top Song Sales Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
The Weekend
Top Radio Songs Artist:
Justin Bieber
Ellie Goulding
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift
The Weekend
Top Streaming Songs Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Silentó
The Weekend
Top Social Media Artist:
Justin Bieber
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Demi Lovato
Taylor Swift
Top Touring Artist:
Madonna
One Direction
The Rolling Stones
Taylor Swift
U2
Top R&B Artist:
Chris Brown
Jeremih
Rihanna
Bryson Tiller
The Weeknd
Top Rap Artist:
Drake
Fetty Wap
Future
Wiz Khalifa
Silentó
Top Country Artist:
Zac Brown Band
Luke Bryan
Sam Hunt
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Top Rock Artist:
Fall Out Boy
Elle King
twenty one pilots
Walk the Moon
X Ambassadors
Top Latin Artist:
Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga
Juan Gabriel
Nicky Jam
Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho
Romeo Santos
Top Dance/Electronic Artist:
The Chainsmokers
DJ Snake
David Guetta
Major Lazer
Zedd
Top Christian Artist:
Casting Crowns
Lauren Daigle
Hillsong United
MercyMe
Chris Tomlin
Top Gospel Artist:
Anthony Brown and group therAPy
Tasha Cobbs
Kirk Franklin
Travis Greene
Marvin Sapp
Top Billboard 200 Album:
Adele, ’25’
Justin Bieber, ‘Purpose’
Ed Sheeran, ‘x’
Taylor Swift, ‘1989’
The Weekend, ‘Beauty Behind The Madness’
Top Soundtrack:
‘Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1’
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’
‘Furious 7’
‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1’
‘Pitch Perfect 2’
Top R&B Album:
Chris Brown, ‘Royalty’
Rihanna, ‘Anti’
Bryson Tiller, ‘T R A P S O U L’
Tyrese, ‘Black Rose’
The Weekend, ‘Beauty Behind The Madness’
Top Rap Album:
Drake, ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’
Drake & Future, ‘What A Time To Be Alive’
Dr. Dre, ‘Compton’
Kendrick Lamar, ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’
Meek Mill, ‘Dreams Worth More Than Money’
Top Country Album:
Chris Stapleton, ‘Traveller’
Luke Bryan, ‘Kill The Lights’
Sam Hunt, ‘Montevallo’
Zac Brown Band, ‘Jekyll + Hyde’
Carrie Underwood, ‘Storyteller’
Top Rock Album:
Alabama Shakes, ‘Sound & Color’
David Bowie, ‘Blackstar’
Coldplay, ‘A Head Full Of Dreams’
Mumford & Sons, ‘Wilder Mind’
twenty one pilots, ‘Blurryface’
Top Latin Album:
Juan Gabriel, ‘Los Dúo’
Juan Gabriel, ‘Mis Número 1…40 Aniversario’
Mana, ‘Cama Incendiada’
Gerardo Ortiz, ‘Hoy Más Fuerte’
Romeo Santos, ‘Formula, Vol. 2’
Top Dance/Electronic Album:
David Guetta, ‘Listen’
Major Lazer, ‘Peace Is The Mission’
ODESZA, ‘In Return’
Skrillex & Diplo, ‘Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü’
Zedd, ‘True Colors’
Top Christian Album:
Lauren Daigle, ‘How Can It Be’
Hillsong UNITED, ‘Empires’
Joey + Rory, ‘Hymns That Are Important To Us’
TobyMac, ‘This Is Not A Test’
Chris Tomlin, Adore: ‘Christmas Songs of Worship’
Top Gospel Album:
Anthony Brown & group therAPy, ‘Everyday Jesus’
Tasha Cobbs, ‘One Place Live’
Kirk Franklin, ‘Losing My Religion’
Jonathan McReynolds, ‘Life Music: Stage Two’
Marvin Sapp, ‘You Shall Live’
Top Hot 100 Song:
Adele, ‘Hello’
Fetty Wap, ‘Trap Queen’
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, ‘See You Again’
The Weekend, ‘Can’t Feel My Face’
The Weekend, ‘The Hills’
Top Selling Song:
Adele, ‘Hello’
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, ‘See You Again’
OMI, ‘Cheerleader’
Rachel Platten, ‘Fight Song’
The Weekend, ‘The Hills’
Top Radio Song:
Adele ‘Hello’
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, ‘See You Again’
Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, ‘Uptown Funk!’
Walk the Moon, ‘Shut Up And Dance’
The Weeknd, ‘Can’t Feel My Face’
Top Streaming Song (Audio):
Justin Bieber, ‘Sorry’
Justin Bieber, ‘What Do You Mean’
Fetty Wap, ‘Trap Queen’
The Weekend, ‘The Hills’
Drake, ‘Hotline Bling’
Top Streaming Song (Video):
Fetty Wap, ‘Trap Queen’
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, ‘See You Again’
Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, ‘Uptown Funk!’
Silentó, ‘Watch Me’
The Weekend, ‘The Hills’
Top R&B Song:
Alessia Cara ‘Here’
Omarion Featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko, ‘Post To Be’
The Weekend, ‘Can’t Feel My Face’
The Weekend, ‘Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)’
The Weekend, ‘The Hills’
Top Rap Song:
Drake, ‘Hotline Bling’
Fetty Wap, ‘Trap Queen’
Fetty Wap, ‘679’ feat. Remy Boyz
Silentó, ‘Watch Me’
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, ‘See You Again’
Top Country Song:
Sam Hunt, ‘Break Up In A Small Town’
Sam Hunt, ‘Take Your Time’
Little Big Town, ‘Girl Crush’
Thomas Rhett, ‘Die A Happy Man’
Chris Young, ‘I’m Comin’ Over’
Top Rock Song:
Fall Out Boy, ‘Uma Thurman’
Elle King, ‘Ex’s & Oh’s’
twenty one pilots, ‘Stressed Out’
Walk the Moon, ‘Shut Up And Dance’
X Ambassadors, ‘Renegades’
Top Latin Song:
J Balvin ‘Ginza’
Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho, ‘Te Metiste’
Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, ‘El Perdon’
Maluma, ‘Borro Cassette’
Romeo Santos, ‘Propuesta Indecente’
Top Dance/Electronic Song:
The Chainsmokers Featuring ROZES, ‘Roses’
DJ Snake & AlunaGeorge, ‘You Know You Like It’
David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack, ‘Hey Mama’
Major Lazer & DJ Snake Featuring MØ, ‘Lean On’
Skrillex & Diplo, ‘Where Are Ü Now’ with Justin Bieber
Top Christian Song:
Hillsong UNITED, ‘Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)’
Hillsong UNITED, ‘Touch The Sky’
MercyMe, ‘Flawless’
NEEDTOBREATHE Featuring Gavin DeGraw, ‘Brother’
Chris Tomlin, ‘Good Good Father’
Top Gospel Song:
Anthony Brown and group therAPy, ‘Worth’
Erica Campbell feat. Big Shizz, ‘I Luh God’
Kirk Franklin, ‘Wanna Be Happy?’
Travis Greene, ‘Intentional’
Brian Courtney Wilson, ‘Worth Fighting For’
