As we’re 4 months into 2017, we can’t forget the music that was given to us in 2016. Seeing blockbuster releases from the likes of Beyonce, Drake, Rihanna, and others, some of the music industry’s biggest moments took place just last year.
In the fashion of previous years before, Billboard is looking to highlight the past year in music and get things started with the unveiling of this year’s nominations for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. Leading the way, Drake and The Chainsmokers take in an impressive 22 nominations. Holding it down for the ladies, Rihanna comes in swinging with 14 nominations and Queen Bey lands a stellar 8 nominations, thanks to her Lemonade album.
As many of us are set to tune in to this year’s showing, the 2017 Billboard Music Awards will air on May 21 at 8 PM EST on ABC.
Check out some of the nominations, below, and get the full list, here.
2017 Billboard Awards Nominations:
Top Artist:
Adele
Beyonce
Justin Bieber
The Chainsmokers
Drake
Ariana Grande
Shawn Mendes
Rihanna
Twenty One Pilots
The WeekndTop New Artist:
Alessia Cara
Desiigner
Lil Uzi Vert
Lukas Graham
ZaynTop Male Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Future
Shawn Mendes
The WeekndTop Female Artist:
Adele
Beyonce
Ariana Grande
Rihanna
SiaTop Billboard 200 Artist:
Beyonce
Drake
Prince
Twenty One Pilots
The WeekndTop Hot 100 Artist:
The Chainsmokers
Drake
Rihanna
Twenty One Pilots
The WeekndTop Touring Artist:
Justin Bieber
Beyonce
Coldplay
Guns N’ Roses
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street BandTop R&B Artist:
Beyonce
Bruno Mars
Frank Ocean
Rihanna
The WeekndTop Rap Artist:
J. Cole
Desiigner
Drake
Future
Rae SremmurdTop Hot 100 Song:
The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey, “Closer”
The Chainsmokers Featuring Daya, “Don’t Let Me Down”
Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, “One Dance”
Justin Timberlake, “Can’t Stop The Feeling!”
Twenty One Pilots, “Heathens”
