It’s that time of year!
The Billboard Music Awards are back for its 2016 instalment and today the much anticipated nominees were revealed.
Hosts Ciara and Ludacris were on-hand for the partial announcement today on Good Morning America.
In the time since, the full list of finalists for the May 22nd ceremony (which airs live on ABC from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas) has surfaced.
See who’s up for what after the jump. We imagine some choices will have you scratching your head…
Top Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top New Artist:
Fetty Wap
OMI
Charlie Puth
Silentó
Bryson Tiller
Top Male Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Ed Sheeran
The Weeknd
Top Female Artist:
Adele
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group:
Maroon 5
One Direction
twenty one pilots
The Rolling Stones
U2
Top Billboard 200 Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top Hot 100 Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top Song Sales Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
The Weeknd
Top Radio Songs Artist:
Justin Bieber
Ellie Goulding
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top Streaming Songs Artist:
Justin Bieber
Drake
Fetty Wap
Silentó
The Weeknd
Top Social Media Artist:
Justin Bieber
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Demi Lovato
Taylor Swift
Top Touring Artist:
Madonna
One Direction
The Rolling Stones
Taylor Swift
U2
Top R&B Artist:
Chris Brown
Jeremih
Rihanna
Bryson Tiller
The Weeknd
Top Rap Artist:
Drake
Fetty Wap
Future
Wiz Khalifa
Silentó
Top Country Artist:
Zac Brown Band
Luke Bryan
Sam Hunt
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Top Rock Artist:
Fall Out Boy
Elle King
twenty one pilots
Walk the Moon
X Ambassadors
Top Latin Artist:
Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga
Juan Gabriel
Nicky Jam
Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho
Romeo Santos
Top Dance/Electronic Artist:
The Chainsmokers
DJ Snake
David Guetta
Major Lazer
Zedd
Top Christian Artist:
Casting Crowns
Lauren Daigle
Hillsong United
MercyMe
Chris Tomlin
Top Gospel Artist:
Anthony Brown and group therAPy
Tasha Cobbs
Kirk Franklin
Travis Greene
Marvin Sapp
Top Billboard 200 Album:
Adele, 25
Justin Bieber, Purpose
Ed Sheeran, x
Taylor Swift, 1989
The Weeknd, Beauty Behind The Madness
Top Soundtrack:
Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1
Fifty Shades of Grey
Furious 7
Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1
Pitch Perfect 2
Top R&B Album:
Chris Brown, Royalty
Rihanna, Anti
Bryson Tiller, T R A P S O U L
Tyrese, Black Rose
The Weeknd, Beauty Behind The Madness
Top Rap Album:
Drake, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late
Drake & Future, What A Time To Be Alive
Dr. Dre, Compton
Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly
Meek Mill, Dreams Worth More Than Money
Top Country Album:
Chris Stapleton, Traveller
Luke Bryan, Kill The Lights
Sam Hunt, Montevallo
Zac Brown Band, Jekyll + Hyde
Carrie Underwood, Storyteller
Top Rock Album:
Alabama Shakes, Sound & Color
David Bowie, Blackstar
Coldplay, A Head Full Of Dreams
Mumford & Sons, Wilder Mind
twenty one pilots, Blurryface
Top Latin Album:
Juan Gabriel, Los Dúo
Juan Gabriel, Mis Número 1…40 Aniversario
Mana, Cama Incendiada
Gerardo Ortiz, Hoy Más Fuerte
Romeo Santos, Formula, Vol. 2
Top Dance/Electronic Album:
David Guetta, Listen
Major Lazer, Peace Is The Mission
ODESZA, In Return
Skrillex & Diplo, Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü
Zedd, True Colors
Top Christian Album:
Lauren Daigle, How Can It Be
Hillsong UNITED, Empires
Joey + Rory, Hymns That Are Important To Us
TobyMac, This Is Not A Test
Chris Tomlin, Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship
Top Gospel Album:
Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Everyday Jesus
Tasha Cobbs, One Place Live
Kirk Franklin, Losing My Religion
Jonathan McReynolds, Life Music: Stage Two
Marvin Sapp, You Shall Live
Top Hot 100 Song:
Adele, “Hello”
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Selling Song:
Adele, “Hello”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
OMI, “Cheerleader”
Rachel Platten, “Fight Song”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Radio Song:
Adele “Hello”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk!”
Walk the Moon, “Shut Up And Dance”
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
Top Streaming Song (Audio):
Justin Bieber, “Sorry”
Justin Bieber, “What Do You Mean”
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Drake, “Hotline Bling”
Top Streaming Song (Video):
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk!”
Silentó, “Watch Me”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top R&B Song:
Alessia Cara “Here”
Omarion Featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko, “Post To Be”
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
The Weeknd, “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)”
The Weeknd, “The Hills”
Top Rap Song:
Drake, “Hotline Bling”
Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
Fetty Wap, “679” feat. Remy Boyz
Silentó, “Watch Me”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again”
Top Country Song:
Sam Hunt, “Break Up In A Small Town”
Sam Hunt, “Take Your Time”
Little Big Town, “Girl Crush”
Thomas Rhett, “Die A Happy Man”
Chris Young, “I’m Comin’ Over”
Top Rock Song:
Fall Out Boy, “Uma Thurman”
Elle King, “Ex’s & Oh’s”
twenty one pilots, “Stressed Out”
Walk the Moon, “Shut Up And Dance”
X Ambassadors, “Renegades”
Top Latin Song:
J Balvin “Ginza”
Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho, “Te Metiste”
Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, “El Perdon”
Maluma, “Borro Cassette”
Romeo Santos, “Propuesta Indecente”
Top Dance/Electronic Song:
The Chainsmokers Featuring ROZES, “Roses”
DJ Snake & AlunaGeorge, “You Know You Like It”
David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack, “Hey Mama”
Major Lazer & DJ Snake Featuring MØ, “Lean On”
Skrillex & Diplo, “Where Are Ü Now” with Justin Bieber
Top Christian Song:
Hillsong UNITED, “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)”
Hillsong UNITED, “Touch The Sky”
MercyMe, “Flawless”
NEEDTOBREATHE Featuring Gavin DeGraw, “Brother”
Chris Tomlin, “Good Good Father”
Top Gospel Song:
Anthony Brown and group therAPy, “Worth”
Erica Campbell feat. Big Shizz, “I Luh God”
Kirk Franklin, “Wanna Be Happy?”
Travis Greene, “Intentional”
Brian Courtney Wilson, “Worth Fighting For”
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Surely we weren’t alone in wondering why ‘Post To Be’ (which was released in 2014) is nominated? We then reminded ourselves of the fact that, unlike shows made up of panels, nominees for the BBMAs are based on statistical data from the actual Billboard charts.
Indeed, per the company, these are the variables factored in:
Billboard Music Awards finalists are based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital songs sales, radio airplay, streaming, touring and social interactions on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify and other popular online destinations for music. These measurements are tracked year-round by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Music and Next Big Sound. The awards are based on the reporting period of tracking dates March 23, 2015 through March 17, 2016 and Billboard chart dates April 11, 2015 through April 2, 2016. Since 1940, the Billboard charts have been the go-to guide for ranking the popularity of songs and albums, and are the ultimate measure of a musician’s success.
What say you?
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The BasicSwift Awards Show!!
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Basic Swift and Adele will walk away with everything lol!
KII at Nicki not being Nominated????
Um… she has one under Top Dance/Electronic Song category.
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Top Dance/Electronic Song:
The Chainsmokers Featuring ROZES, “Roses”
DJ Snake & AlunaGeorge, “You Know You Like It”
David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack, “Hey Mama”
Major Lazer & DJ Snake Featuring MØ, “Lean On”
Skrillex & Diplo, “Where Are Ü Now” with Justin Bieber
I think you mean iggy
Rihanna is not an R&B artist. Goodness gracious. OAN, Cici looks good as usual
She’s multiple genres. Kii! At Ciara not placing. She actually had music out in time for this show. Whats up with that? She’s going to cringe to read off those areas where Rihanna is nominated ?.
My dear, Cici is not worried about Rihanna. She is raising her son and planning her wedding. You tried it, though
That’s all fine and dandy… But trust me she will be worried that Jackie got absolutely no re ignition. Lol.
That’s wishful thinking on your part. Cici is keeping it moving. She has bigger fish to fry
King Abel! 19 nominations! He did that!
http://giphy.com/gifs/the-weeknd-hills-xo-5kNL4tlfkcxjy
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I will scream if Rihanna wins and Ci has to present the award to her! EYE WILL F*CKING SCREAM!!!!!!!!! #DidIForgetToTipYou?? #YouDon’tWantToSeeMe #OnOrOffTheStage
The ain’t s***.
I’m sure they’re going to have other presenters like every other award show or are you just still hanging on to a 5 year old beef?
Hmmmm I wonder who will walk away with the most awards Adele or Taylor? Anybody notice how Anti was paid dust in all the categories that involved “sales”. I guess purchased albums and purchased platinum plaques didn’t make the cut for a nomination!
Anti has only been out for a little over a month, it’s not a surprise that if wouldn’t get nominated.
If that’s your excuse then ok!
Ciara looks so AMAZING!!!!!!!
Ciara is killing it!
Always! She is the most beautiful R&B singer out there.
Before Kelly Rowland.
Congratulations Rihanna.
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The majority of these nominations are based on 2015 stats. but seeing as she practically released her album in February, for her to have received four nominations within this short time frame is incredible.
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I expect her to have almost twice as much nomimations next year and the competition will be better when Beyonce’, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga etc. are added to the list. 🙂
Lol@ the flea hives thinking that Ciara will present an award to Rihanna. Ciara is the host, not a presenter. Now I know why you fleahives love Beyawnce so much. She’s just as dumb as you guys
well there’s something she isn’t and will never b a godamn host.
And that’s something you’ll never be. Being paid thousands to host a ceremony
They should have Tinashe perform for the “Artist spotlight” segment.
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Anyways, nice to Bryson getting noms and soon will be getting another at the BET Awards this JUNE!
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Have y’all seen the video of Ciara refusing to say Future’s name? I CAN’T and WILL NOT!
Poor Tinashe. She wasn’t even invited
Poor Funky Dineva, hosting an award that pays dust to his music career. Is he nominated for “DYKIE”? Hm. BYE! 🙂
Ciara’s still getting paid. Tell Tinashe I said hi when you see her standing outside of the building
Poor Tink Tink
And…
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‘WORK’ is #1 for an 8th week and now she’s behind Mariah Carey for the most cumulative weeks at #1.
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YES! 😉
Oh goshhhh @CinnaCÙNT is SEETHING as per usual. Award show hosts may also be asked to call out the nominations list and occasionally present awards too (It is not impossible, so hop of my DÍCK!).
Nnnnnnnnnn @ Madonna getting nominated for Best Touring Act when Janet started her tour before Madonna.
Janet Unbreakable tour $20 million gross
Madonna rebel heart tour $170 million gross
Host: The Master of ceremonies
Presenter: A person who presents an award
So sad I had to go elementary school on the dumb fleahives
KIIIIII EYE AM SCREAMING @CinnaCÜNT pulling up official definitions when she can’t even spell ‘DICTIONIARY’ ?. So you mean to tell me that no award ceremony host has EVER presented an award to an artist … EVER? LMFAO BÏTCH shut yo ass up!
You mad because I had to tell you the difference between a host and a presenter? You thought you was “dragging” Ciara but got smacked down with facts. Poor thing
EYE AM SCREAMING atchu following moi from post to post ??! Did you disprove my statement? I said ‘you mean to tell me that no award ceremony host has ever presented an award’?. Are you going to answer the question bítch?
Aren’t you following me from post to post? Lol. You are so stupid it’s sad
I literally JUST said the same thing, you are the one that started in directing me on three seperate posts. I CAN’T at this redundant BUM BÍTCH recycling my comments for the 373773th time. Do you ever answer a question straight on?
You act like you have never harassed and threatened folks on here! Lol! Give it a rest, sis. You are confused and tired
What are talking about, LMFAO I feel like you’re trying to have as many separate conversations as possible at the same time, to avoid being dragged. It’s failing sis! Just like your faves oestrogen tablets!
*what are you
Do you use the male or female restroom?
I use the same restroom as your fave ??? I’ll let you figure that one out!!!!!
Do you sit or stand when you urinate?
I urinate the same way your fave does! Figure it the fück out b*****, why is it so hard to comprehend ? Unless you’re unsure about ciara’s gender?????
Do you shop for women or men’s clothes?
“I use the same restroom as your fave” ??????..
My gawd Annalise is dragging this z-stan for filth!!
IM SO GLAD RIHANNA BLOCKS THESE BASIC R&b girls from being acknowledged,and noticed you know the basic girls, Fantasia, Jazmine Sullivan, chrisette michelle, k michelle, brandy monica, keyshia Cole,Keri hilson,tweet, Kelly Rowland… Rihanna makes timeless jewels while these leaders make scraps, they will never grace a Grammy billboard people’s choice, or American music awards,when voters get their ballots they only probably notice Beyonce and rihanna and maybe Jennifer Hudson at times, these other lesser girls can forget it, k Michelle your trying to hard, fantasia sit your illiterate husband stealer tramp ways down,you will never be a country artist, James Brown/Tina turner nobody, because no one is checking for you fanny. Jazmine, keep eating cheeseburgers no one checking for u ma. All the other girls just stop making a fool of your selves
Let’s be real; they could nominate the ghost of Elvis and them awards still won’t be sh*t unless Rihanna or Beyonce take the stage…They should call the CBS and ask about their ratings decline around 8:15 during the Grammys
Whoa! !! CICI! !! She looks absolutely Radiant. Just Gorgeous. Smh. ❤
Um what’s the difference between Christian and Gospel. From what I see, black vs white. Smh
Both Adams Apples on Fleek
Dang ciara is taller then ludacris and I wondering who will walk away with the most award
Lmao when she didn’t read Future’s name!