Watch Billboard Music Awards live stream 2023 — BBMA nominees, performers, start time, TV channels

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Billboard Music Awards 2023 live stream

The 2023 Billboard Music Awards will be broadcast on ABC on Sunday 19th November, at 8pm ET/PT and 7pm Central time (1am UK time). US viewers can watch all the action live at BBMAs.watch. There's no suggestion that the stream won't work in other countries, but if you're currently outside the US and having issues, you can always use a VPN to watch the coverage from anywhere in the world.

Billboard Music Awards 2023: preview

It's Taylor Swift versus Drake at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards as the two megastars go head-to-head to be the most decorated winners in the event's history.

Drake currently leads the way with 34, while Taylor Swift trails by just five on 29. Both artists are nominated for multiple awards this year – the Canadian rapper is up for 14 while Taylor could potentially walk away with 20 – so it's quite possible that we'll have a new record holder by the end of the night. 

And they're not the only two that could need a truck to take home their gongs. SZA and country singer Morgan Wallen are both nominated for 17, while The Weeknd isn't far behind on 16.

This year's ceremony sees nine new awards being handed out, including four for K-pop artists and two for Afrobeats, plus there will be performances from some of the nominees. Mariah Carey, Stray Kids, and Peso Pluma are all confirmed to be appearing, with Billboard promising more to come. Coverage of the event will also include behind-the-scenes moments, so you can be sure not to miss a thing by tuning in.

Here's how to watch the Billboard Music Awards wherever you are. We've also listed the nominees and performers below.

US: watch Billboard Music Awards live stream

8pm ET/PTSunday, 19th November 2023

The 2023 Billboard Music Awards are airing on Billboard's website and social channels at 8pm ET/PT on Sunday, 19th November 2023.

There's no need to sign in or register, just head to the BBMAs website and watch for free.

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Watch a Billboard Music Awards 2023 live stream from anywhere

If you have trouble watching the Billboard Music Awards live stream outside of the US, it might be because it's blocked in your country. You can use a VPN (virtual private network) to get around this, though.

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Canada: Watch Billboard Music Awards 2023

8pm ET/PTSunday, 19th November

Canadian viewers can catch the 2023 Billboard Music Awards on the BBMAs website at 8pm ET/PT on Sunday, 19th November.

There's no need to sign in or register, just head to the website and enjoy the live stream. 

Any US fans away from home right now who are struggling to get the stream to work, the good news is that there is a way to catch the Billboard Music Awards wherever you are. You can do so, by using a VPN.

UK: Watch Billboard Music Awards 2023

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There's good news for music fans in the UK. 

The Billboard Music Awards should be available to watch in the UK completely free of charge, just by visiting the Billboard website.

The Billboard Music Awards takes place at 1am GMT in the early hours of Monday, 20th November, so you'll need to be prepared for a late night.

Having trouble accessing the stream? You can watch from around the world by using a VPN.

Australia: Watch Billboard Music Awards 2023

12pm AEDTMonday, 20th November

If you're in Australia, you should also be able to live stream the 2023 Billboard Music Awards for free on the Billboard website. The ceremony starts at 12pm AEDT on Monday, 20th November.

Away from home and struggling to access the stream? Use a VPN to tap into all the action.

Who is performing live at the BBMA's 2023?

2023 Billboard Music Awards performers

  • Bebe Rexha
  • Peso Pluma
  • NewJeans
  • Karol G
  • Morgan Wallen
  • Stray Kids
  • Mariah Carey
  • Tate McRae

Full list of nominations

2023 Billboard Music Awards nominations

Top Male Artist

  • Drake
  • Luke Combs
  • Morgan Wallen
  • The Weeknd
  • Zach Bryan

Top Female Artist

  • Beyoncé
  • Taylor Swift
  • Miley Cyrus
  • SZA
  • Olivia Rodrigo

Click here to see the full nomination list

Top Duo/Group

  • Eslabon Armado
  • Fifty Fifty
  • Fuerza Regida
  • Grupo Frontera
  • Metallica

Top Billboard 200 Artist

  • Drake
  • Luke Combs
  • Morgan Wallen
  • SZA
  • Taylor Swift

Top Hot 100 Artist

  • Drake
  • Luke Combs
  • Morgan Wallen
  • SZA
  • Taylor Swift

Top Hot 100 Songwriter

  • Ashley Gorley
  • Jack Antonoff
  • SZA
  • Taylor Swift
  • Zach Bryan

Top Hot 100 Producer

  • Jack Antonoff
  • Joey Moi
  • Metro Boomin
  • Taylor Swift
  • Zach Bryan

Top Streaming Songs Artist

  • Drake
  • Morgan Wallen
  • SZA
  • Taylor Swift
  • Zach Bryan

Top Radio Songs Artist

  • Miley Cyrus
  • Morgan Wallen
  • SZA
  • Taylor Swift
  • The Weeknd

Top Song Sales Artist

  • Jason Aldean
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Morgan Wallen
  • Oliver Anthony Music
  • Taylor Swift

Top Billboard Global 200 Artist

  • Bad Bunny
  • Morgan Wallen
  • SZA
  • Taylor Swift
  • The Weeknd

Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Artist

  • Bad Bunny
  • Ed Sheeran
  • NewJeans
  • Taylor Swift
  • The Weeknd

Top R&B Artist

  • Beyoncé
  • Chris Brown
  • Rihanna
  • SZA
  • The Weeknd

Top R&B Male Artist

  • Chris Brown
  • Miguel
  • The Weeknd

Top R&B Female Artist

  • Beyoncé
  • Rihanna
  • SZA

Top R&B Touring Artist

  • Beyoncé
  • Bruno Mars
  • The Weeknd

Top Rap Artist

  • 21 Savage
  • Drake
  • Lil Baby
  • Metro Boomin
  • Travis Scott

Top Rap Male Artist

  • 21 Savage
  • Drake
  • Travis Scott

Top Rap Female Artist

  • Doja Cat
  • Ice Spice
  • Nicki Minaj

Top Rap Touring Artist

  • 50 Cent
  • Drake
  • Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa

Top Country Artist

  • Bailey Zimmerman
  • Luke Combs
  • Morgan Wallen
  • Taylor Swift
  • Zach Bryan

Top Country Male Artist

  • Luke Combs
  • Morgan Wallen
  • Zach Bryan

Top Country Female Artist

  • Lainey Wilson
  • Megan Moroney
  • Taylor Swift

Top Country Duo/Group

  • Old Dominion
  • Parmalee
  • Zac Brown Band

Top Country Touring Artist

  • George Strait
  • Luke Combs
  • Morgan Wallen

Top Rock Artist

  • Jelly Roll
  • Noah Kahan
  • Stephen Sanchez
  • Steve Lacy
  • Zach Bryan

Top Rock Duo/Group

  • Arctic Monkeys
  • Foo Fighters
  • Metallica

Top Rock Touring Artist

  • Coldplay
  • Depeche Mode
  • Elton John

Top Latin Artist

  • Bad Bunny
  • Eslabon Armado
  • Fuerza Regida
  • Karol G
  • Peso Pluma

Top Latin Male Artist

  • Bad Bunny
  • Peso Pluma
  • Rauw Alejandro

Top Latin Female Artist

  • Karol G
  • Rosalía
  • Shakira

Top Latin Duo/Group

  • Eslabon Armado
  • Fuerza Regida
  • Grupo Frontera

Top Latin Touring Artist

  • Daddy Yankee
  • Karol G
  • RBD

Top Global K-Pop Artist

  • Jimin
  • NewJeans
  • Stray Kids
  • TOMORROW X TOGETHER
  • TWICE

Top K-Pop Touring Artist

  • Blackpink
  • Suga
  • TWICE

Top Afrobeats Artist

  • Burna Boy
  • Libianca
  • Rema
  • Tems
  • Wizkid

Top Dance/Electronic Artist

  • Beyoncé
  • Calvin Harris
  • David Guetta
  • Drake
  • Tiësto

Top Christian Artist

  • Brandon Lake
  • Elevation Worship
  • For King And Country
  • Lauren Daigle
  • Phil Wickham

Top Gospel Artist

  • CeCe Winans
  • Elevation Worship
  • Kanye West
  • Kirk Franklin
  • Maverick City Music

Top Billboard 200 Album

  • Drake & 21 Savage — Her Loss
  • Metro Boomin — Heroes & Villains
  • Morgan Wallen — One Thing At A Time
  • SZA — SOS
  • Taylor Swift — Midnights

Top Soundtrack

  • “Barbie The Album”
  • “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By”
  • “Elvis”
  • “Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (Soundtrack From and Inspired by the Motion Picture)”
  • “Top Gun: Maverick”

Top R&B Album

  • Beyoncé — Renaissance
  • Brent Faiyaz — Wasteland
  • Drake — Honestly, Nevermind
  • Steve Lacy — Gemini Rights
  • SZA — SOS

Top Rap Album

  • Drake & 21 Savage — Her Loss
  • Future — I Never Liked You
  • Lil Baby — It’s Only Me
  • Metro Boomin — Heroes & Villains
  • Travis Scott — Utopia

Top Country Album

  • Luke Combs — Gettin’ Old
  • Luke Combs — Growin’ Up
  • Morgan Wallen — One Thing At A Time
  • Taylor Swift — Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)
  • Zach Bryan — American Heartbreak

Top Rock Album

  • HARDY — the mockingbird & THE CROW
  • Jelly Roll — Whitsitt Chapel
  • Noah Kahan — Stick Season
  • Steve Lacy — Gemini Rights
  • Zach Bryan — American Heartbreak

Top Latin Album

  • Bad Bunny — Un Verano Sin Ti
  • Eslabon Armado — DESVELADO
  • Ivan Cornejo — Dañado
  • Karol G — MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO
  • Peso Pluma — GÉNESIS

Top K-Pop Album

  • Jimin — FACE
  • NewJeans — 2nd EP ‘Get Up’
  • Stray Kids — 5-STAR
  • TOMORROW X TOGETHER — The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION
  • TWICE — READY TO BE: 12th Mini Album

Top Dance/Electronic Album

  • Beyoncé — Renaissance
  • Drake — Honestly, Nevermind
  • ILLENIUM — ILLENIUM
  • Kim Petras — Feed The Beast
  • Tiësto — DRIVE

Top Christian Album

  • Anne Wilson — My Jesus
  • Brandon Lake — House of Miracles
  • CAIN — Rise Up
  • Elevation Worship — LION
  • Lauren Daigle — Lauren Daigle

Top Gospel Album

  • Jonathan McReynolds — My Truth
  • Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin — Kingdom Book One
  • Tye Tribbett — All Things New
  • Whitney Houston — I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston
  • Zacardi Cortez — Imprint (Live in Memphis)

Top Hot 100 Song

  • Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage — “Creepin'”
  • Miley Cyrus — “Flowers”
  • Morgan Wallen — “Last Night”
  • SZA — “Kill Bill”
  • Taylor Swift — “Anti-Hero”

Top Streaming Song

  • Miley Cyrus — “Flowers”
  • Morgan Wallen — “Last Night”
  • SZA — “Kill Bill”
  • Taylor Swift — “Anti-Hero”
  • Zach Bryan — “Something in the Orange”

Top Radio Song

  • Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage — “Creepin'”
  • Miley Cyrus — “Flowers”
  • Rema & Selena Gomez — “Calm Down”
  • Taylor Swift — “Anti-Hero”
  • The Weeknd & Ariana Grande — “Die For You”

Top Selling Song

  • Jason Aldean — “Try That in a Small Town”
  • Jimin — “Like Crazy”
  • Miley Cyrus — “Flowers”
  • Oliver Anthony Music — “Rich Men North of Richmond”
  • Taylor Swift — “Anti-Hero”

Top Collaboration

  • David Guetta & Bebe Rexha — “I’m Good (Blue)”
  • Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage — “Creepin'”
  • Rema & Selena Gomez — “Calm Down”
  • Sam Smith & Kim Petras — “Unholy”
  • The Weeknd & Ariana Grande — “Die For You”

Top Billboard Global 200 Song

  • Miley Cyrus — “Flowers”
  • Rema & Selena Gomez — “Calm Down”
  • SZA — “Kill Bill”
  • Taylor Swift — “Anti-Hero”
  • The Weeknd & Ariana Grande — “Die For You”

Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Song

  • David Guetta & Bebe Rexha — “I’m Good (Blue)”
  • Harry Styles — “As It Was”
  • Miley Cyrus — “Flowers”
  • Rema & Selena Gomez — “Calm Down”
  • The Weeknd & Ariana Grande — “Die For You”

Top R&B Song

  • Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage — “Creepin'”
  • Miguel — “Sure Thing”
  • The Weeknd & Ariana Grande — “Die For You”
  • SZA — “Kill Bill”
  • SZA — “Snooze”

Top Rap Song

  • Coi Leray — “Players”
  • Drake & 21 Savage — “Rich Flex”
  • Gunna — “Fukumean”
  • Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole — “All My Life”
  • Toosii — “Favorite Song”

Top Country Song

  • Bailey Zimmerman — “Rock and a Hard Place”
  • Luke Combs — “Fast Car”
  • Morgan Wallen — “Last Night”
  • Morgan Wallen — “You Proof”
  • Zach Bryan — “Something in the Orange”

Top Rock Song

  • Jelly Roll — “Need A Favor”
  • Stephen Sanchez — “Until I Found You”
  • Steve Lacy — “Bad Habit”
  • Zach Bryan Feat. Kacey Musgraves — “I Remember Everything”
  • Zach Bryan — “Something in the Orange”

Top Latin Song

  • Eslabon Armado x Peso Pluma — “Ella Baila Sola”
  • Fuerza Regida x Grupo Frontera — “Bebe Dame”
  • Grupo Frontera x Bad Bunny — “un x100to”
  • KAROL G & Shakira — “TQG”
  • Yng Lvcas x Peso Pluma — “La Bebe”

Top Global K-Pop Song

  • Fifty Fifty — “Cupid”
  • Jimin — “Like Crazy”
  • Jungkook Feat. Latto — “Seven”
  • NewJeans — “Ditto”
  • NewJeans — “OMG”

Top Afrobeats Song

  • Ayra Starr — “Rush”
  • Libianca — “People”
  • Oxlade — “KU LO SA”
  • Rema & Selena Gomez — “Calm Down”
  • Victony, Rema, & Tempoe Feat. Don Toliver — “Soweto”

Top Dance/Electronic Song

  • Bizarrap & Shakira — “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53”
  • David Guetta, Anne-Marie & Coi Leray — “Baby Don’t Hurt Me”
  • David Guetta & Bebe Rexha — “I’m Good (Blue)”
  • Elton John & Britney Spears — “Hold Me Closer”
  • Tiësto Feat. Tate McRae — “10:35”

Top Christian Song

  • Brandon Lake — “Gratitude”
  • Chris Tomlin — “Holy Forever”
  • For KING & COUNTRY (with Jordin Sparks) — “Love Me Like I Am”
  • Lauren Daigle — “Thank God I Do”
  • Phil Wickham — “This Is Our God”

Top Gospel Song

  • CeCe Winans — “Goodness of God”
  • Crowder & Dante Bowe Feat. Maverick City Music — “God Really Loves Us”
  • Elevation Worship Feat. Chandler Moore & Tiffany Hudson — “More Than Able”
  • Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin Feat. Brandon Lake & Chandler Moore — “Fear is Not My Future”
  • Zacardi Cortez — “Lord Do It For Me (Live in Memphis)”
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