Some of the biggest names in the music industry were honoured on Wednesday at the Billboard Music Awards.
While cheers and applause were canned due to a COVID-impacted show at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater, host for the evening, Kelly Clarkson managed to wow the virtual audience with her fiery rendition of Higher Love, with Sheila E. and Pentatonix.
“Tonight is about the way music touches us all because music connects with us in so many ways, no matter who you are it moves us sometimes literally,” said Clarkson.
John Legend dedicated his performance to wife Chirssy Teigen days after the couple suffered the loss of their unborn baby.
Alicia Keys, Luke Combs and Brandy also set fire to the stage with their performances.
Here’s a list of winners in key categories:
Top Artist:
- Post Malone
Top 100 Song:
- Old Town Road by Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus
Top Male Artist:
- Post Malone
Top Female Artist:
- Billie Eilish
Billboard Chart Achievement Award:
- Harry Styles
Top Social Artist:
- BTS
Top Song Sales Artist:
- Lizzo
Top R&B Artist:
- Khalid
Top Country Artist:
- Luke Combs
Top Latin Artist:
- Bad Bunny
Top Christian Artist:
- Lauren Daigle
Top Billboard 200 Album:
- Billie Eilish – When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?