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(CNN) –– The Billboard Awards were held this Wednesday with Kelly Clarkson as presenter.
Despite not having an audience inside the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, Clarkson delivered it all with a fiery rendition of “Higher Love,” featuring 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, sometimes it literally touches us,” Clarkson said.
Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish led with the most nominations. Eilish took home several awards, including Best Female Artist. The most coveted award of the night, for Best Artist, went to Post Malone.
Numerous performers took the stage to perform throughout the night, including Alicia Keys, John Legend, Brandy, and Luke Combs.
It was also a great night for Garth Brooks, who received the Icon Award, presented by his good friend, Cher. Brooks performed a mix of his greatest hits that included “The Thunder Rolls,” “The River,” “Callin ‘Baton Rouge,” “Standing Outside the Fire,” “Dive Bar,” “Friends in Low Places,” and “The Dance. . »
Demi Lovato also performed her new song “Commander in Chief” about President Trump.
Below is the list of winners announced during the broadcast, followed by the nominees for each category.
Best Artist: Post Malone
Nominees:
- Billie eilish
- jonas brothers
- Khalid
- Taylor Swift
Billboard 200 Album: Billie Eilish “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”
Nominees:
- “Lover”, Taylor Swift
- “Free spirit,” Khalid
- “Hollywood Bleeding”, Post Malone
- «Thanks, next», Ariana Grande
Hot 100 Song: “Old Town Road,” Lil Nas X with Billy Ray Cyrus
Nominees:
- “Someone You Loved”, Lewis Capaldi
- Bad boy, Billie Eilish
- “The truth hurts,” Lizzo
- «Señorita», Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
Best Male Artist: Post Malone
Nominees:
- DaBaby
- Khalid
- Lil Nas X
- Ed Sheeran
Best Female Artist: Billie Eilish
Nominated:
- Ariana Grande
- Halsey
- Lizzo
- Taylor Swift
Billboard Rankings Achievement Award: Harry Styles
Nominees:
- Mariah Carey
- Luke combs
- Lil Nas X
- Taylor Swift
Best Selling Artist: Lizzo
Nominees:
- Billie eilish
- Lil Nas X
- Post malone
- Taylor Swift
Top Social Artist: BTS
Nominees:
- Billie eilish
- EXO
- Got7
- Ariana Grande
Top R&B Artist: Khalid
Nominees:
- Chris Brown
- Lizzo
- Summer walker
- Weekend
Top Country Artist: Luke Combs
Nominees:
- Kane brown
- Dan + Shay
- Maren morris
- Thomas rhett
Best Latin Artist: Bad Bunny
Nominees:
- Anuel AA
- J Balvin
- Ozuna
- Romeo Santos
Best Christian Artist: Lauren Daigle
Nominees:
- Elevation worship
- For King & Country
- Hillsong United
- Kanye west
