Shakira and Karol G at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards held at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)© Christopher Polk

2024 Billboard Music Awards: Taylor Swift, Shakira, Karol G, Sabrina Carpenter and more nominees


Daniel Neira - Los Angeles
Senior WriterLos Angeles
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 12:59 PM EST

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards are taking place on Thursday, December 12. The highly anticipated award show celebrates music and talent and is set to air at 8:00 pm ET/PT on Fox and Fire TV Channels and on streaming on Paramount+. 

Some of the most fan-favorite musicians of the year are leading the nominations this year, with country singer Zach Bryan being nominated for 18 awards. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift is a finalist with 16 categories, and Sabrina Carpenter, with 9 entries. 

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Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter attend the 2023 Video Music Awards

Latinos are also present on the list of finalists, including Bad Bunny, who is aiming for his fifth win as Top Latin Artist. The Puerto Rican singer is competing against Colombian performer Karol G, as well as Peso Pluma, Fuerza Regida, and Junior H. 

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Shakira and Karol G attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

Colombian talent is also highlighted in the coveted award for Top Latin Female Artist. Karol G, Shakira, and Kali Uchis are the three musicians nominated for the award, while Top Latin Male Artist could go for Peso Pluma, Bad Bunny, or Junior H.

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Bad Bunny performs during his "Most Wanted" tour

Check out the full list of nominees!

Top Artist

Zach Bryan

Sabrina Carpenter

Drake

Taylor Swift

Morgan Wallen

Top New Artist

Benson Boone

Tommy Richman

Chappell Roan

Shaboozey

Teddy Swims

Top Male Artist

Zach Bryan

Luke Combs

Drake

Post Malone

Morgan Wallen

Top Female Artist

Sabrina Carpenter

Billie Eilish

Chappell Roan

Taylor Swift

SZA

Top Duo/Group

blink-182

Coldplay

Fuerza Regida

Linkin Park

Stray Kids

Top Hot 100 Artist

Zach Bryan

Sabrina Carpenter

Billie Eilish

Taylor Swift

Morgan Wallen

Top Hot 100 Songwriter

Amy Allen

Jack Antonoff

Zach Bryan

Kendrick Lamar

Taylor Swift

Top Latin Artist

Bad Bunny

Fuerza Regida

Junior H

KAROL G

Peso Pluma

Top Latin Touring Artist

Bad Bunny

KAROL G

Luis Miguel

Top Latin Duo/Group

Eslabon Armado

Fuerza Regida

Grupo Frontera

Top Latin Female Artist

KAROL G

Shakira

Kali Uchis

Top Latin Male Artist

Bad Bunny

Junior H

Peso Pluma

Top Global K-Pop Artist

ENHYPEN

Jimin

Jung Kook

Stray Kids

TOMORROW X TOGETHER

Top Hot 100 Producer

Jack Antonoff

Zach Bryan

Daniel Nigro

Finneas O’Connell

Taylor Swift

Top Streaming Songs Artist

Zach Bryan

Sabrina Carpenter

Kendrick Lamar

Taylor Swift

Morgan Wallen

Top Radio Songs Artist

Sabrina Carpenter

Doja Cat

Taylor Swift

SZA

Morgan Wallen

Top Song Sales Artist

Jelly Roll

Jung Kook

Shaboozey

Taylor Swift

Teddy Swims

Top Billboard Global 200 Artist

Sabrina Carpenter

Billie Eilish

Ariana Grande

Taylor Swift

The Weeknd

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

Sabrina Carpenter

Billie Eilish

Ariana Grande

Taylor Swift

The Weeknd

Top R&B Artist

Brent Faiyaz

Tommy Richman

SZA

Tyla

The Weeknd

Top R&B Male Artist

Brent Faiyaz

Tommy Richman

The Weeknd

Top R&B Female Artist

Muni Long

SZA

Tyla

Top R&B Touring Artist

Chris Brown

Bruno Mars

Usher

Top Rap Artist

Drake

Future

Kendrick Lamar

Metro Boomin

Travis Scott

Top Rap Male Artist

Drake

Kendrick Lamar

Travis Scott

Top Rap Female Artist

Doja Cat

GloRilla

Nicki Minaj

Top Rap Touring Artist

Nicki Minaj

Travis Scott

$uicideboy$

Top Country Artist

Zach Bryan

Luke Combs

Post Malone

Chris Stapleton

Morgan Wallen

Top Country Male Artist

Zach Bryan

Luke Combs

Morgan Wallen

Top Country Female Artist

Beyoncé

Megan Moroney

Lainey Wilson

Top Country Duo/Group

Zac Brown Band

The Red Clay Strays

Treaty Oak Revival

Top Country Touring Artist

Zach Bryan

Kenny Chesney

Luke Combs

Top Rock Artist

Zach Bryan

Hozier

Jelly Roll

Noah Kahan

Linkin Park

Top Rock Duo/Group

Good Neighbours

Linkin Park

The Red Clay Strays

Top Hard Rock Artist

Bad Omens

HARDY

Linkin Park

Top Rock Touring Artist

Coldplay

The Rolling Stones

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band