If your favorite musicians, bands, and the bops they sing don’t make the charts, do they even exist? The 2019 Billboard Music Awards will celebrate the best music the year had to offer. While the Grammys are decided by a stuffy group of shadowy judges, the Billboard Awards are decided by sheer numbers, including song sales, streaming, radio plays, and social engagement tracked by Nielsen. Kelly Clarkson, the first-ever American Idol and celebrated judge on The Voice, will host the awards, which includes big-name nominees like Cardi B, Drake, and Post Malone. It won’t all be speeches and back-patting. K-Pop superstars BTS, the Jonas Brothers, and even Paula Abdul are among the many artists who will be performing live.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the 2019 Billboard Music Awards online for free.
2019 Billboard Music Awards host
The awards show will be hosted by Kelly Clarkson.
2019 Billboard Music Awards performers
Below are the artists and songs they’ll perform at the awards.
- Taylor Swift feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco – “ME!”
- Paula Abdul – Greatest Hits Medley
- BTS feat. Halsey – “Boy with Luv”
- Mariah Carey — Medley
- Ciara – “Thinkin Bout You”
- Kelly Clarkson — “Broken & Beautiful”
- Lauren Daigle
- Dan + Shay & Tori Kelly
- Halsey – “Without Me”
- Jonas Brothers — “Sucker”
- Khalid
- Madonna & Maluma – “Medellín”
- Panic! at the Disco — “Hey Look Ma, I Made It”
What channel is the 2019 Billboard Music Awards on?
The 2019 Billboard Music Awards will air on NBC.
What time is the 2019 Billboard Awards on?
The Billboard Music Awards will air Wednesday, May 1 at 8pm EST.
How to watch the 2019 Billboard Awards online for free
While there are variations in their coverage areas and other local channels, all of the major live TV streaming service offer NBC. Even better, you can try any of them with a one-week free trial, allowing you to get started with no upfront cost.
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- Cost: $44.95 per month (after a 7-day free trial)
- Hulu devices: Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, and iOS and Android devices
- Local channels: ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, the CW (check your local availability here)
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- Cost:$44.99-$79.99 per month (after a 7-day free trial)
- PlayStation Vue devices: PlayStation 3 and 4, Roku, Amazon Fire, Google Chromecast, Kodi, iOS and Android devices
- Local channels: NBC, Fox, ABC, CBS (enter your ZIP code here to check your availability)
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5) YouTube TV
- Cost:$49.99 per month (after a 7-day free trial)
- YouTube TV devices: Google Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox One, iOS, and Android devices
- Local channels: NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC, the CW (enter your ZIP code hereto check your availability)
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2019 Billboard Music Awards nominees
Here are the award categories along with the nominees in each category.
Top Artist
- Ariana Grande
- Cardi B
- Drake
- Post Malone
- Travis Scott
Top New Artist
- Bazzi
- Dua Lipa
- Ella Mai
- Juice Wrld
- Lil Baby
Billboard Chart Achievement
- Dan + Shay
- Drake
- Ariana Grande
- Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
- Dua Lipa
Top Male Artist
- Drake
- Ed Sheeran
- Post Malone
- Travis Scott
- XXXTentacion
Top Female Artist
- Ariana Grande
- Cardi B
- Ella Mai
- Halsey
- Taylor Swift
Top Streaming Artist
- Ariana Grande
- Cardi B
- Drake
- Post Malone
- XXXTentacion
Top Duo/Group
- BTS
- Dan + Shay
- Imagine Dragons
- Maroon 5
- Panic! at the Disco
Top 200 Artist
- Ariana Grande
- Drake
- Post Malone
- Travis Scott
- XXXTentacion
Top Radio Songs Artist
- Ariana Grande
- Cardi B
- Drake
- Post Malone
- Maroon 5
Top Billboard 200 Album
- ? – XXXTentacion
- Astroworld – Travis Scott
- Beerbongs & Bentleys – Post Malone
- Invasion of Privacy – Cardi B
- Scorpion – Drake
Top Hot 100 Artist
- Ariana Grande
- Cardi B
- Drake
- Juice Wrld
- Post Malone
Top Social Artist
- BTS
- EXO
- GOT7
- Ariana Grande
- Louis Tomlinson
Top Hot 100 Song
- “Better Now” – Post Malone
- “Girls Like You” – Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B
- “I Like It” – Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin
- “Lucid Dreams” – Juice Wrld
- “Sicko Mode” – Travis Scott
Top Song Sales Artist
- Ariana Grande
- Drake
- Imagine Dragons
- Lady Gaga
- Post Malone
Top Touring Artist
- Taylor Swift
- The Carters
- Bruno Mars
- Justin Timberlake
- Ed Sheeran
Top R&B Artist
- H.E.R.
- Khalid
- Ella Mai
- The Weeknd
- XXXTentacion
Top R&B Male Artist
- Khalid
- The Weeknd
- XXXTentacion
Top R&B Female Artist
- H.E.R.
- Ella Mai
- Queen Naija
Top Rap Artist
- Cardi B
- Drake
- Juice Wrld
- Post Malone
- Travis Scott
Top Rap Male Artist
- Drake
- Post Malone
- Travis Scott
Top Rap Female Artist
- Cardi B
- City Girls
- Nicki Minaj
Top R&B Tour
- Bruno Mars
- Childish Gambino
- The Carters
Top Rap Tour
- The Carters
- Travis Scott
- Drake
Top Rock Tour
- Elton John
- U2
- The Rolling Stones
Top Country Artist
- Kane Brown
- Jason Aldean
- Luke Combs
- Florida Georgia Line
- Dan + Shay
Top Country Male Artist
- Kane Brown
- Jason Aldean
- Luke Combs
Top Country Female Artist
- Carrie Underwood
- Maren Morris
- Kacey Musgraves
Top Country Tour
- Shania Twain
- Kenny Chesney
- Luke Bryan
Top Country Tour
- Florida Georgia Line
- Dan + Shay
- Old Dominion
Top Rock Artist
- Panic! At the Disco
- Queen
- Imagine Dragons
- lovelytheband
- twenty one pilots
Top Dance/Electronica Artist
- Calvin Harris
- The Chainsmokers
- Kygo
- Marshmello
- ODESZA
Top Latin Artist
- J Balvin
- Romeo Santos
- Anuel AA
- Ozuna
- Bad Bunny
Top Gospel Artist
- Tori Kelly
- Tasha Cobbs Leonard
- Marvin Sapp
- Koryn Hawthorne
- Kirk Franklin
Top Christian Artist
- For King & Country
- Hillsong Worship
- Lauren Daigle
- MercyMe
- Cory Asbury
Top Soundtrack
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- Bohemian Rhapsody
- The Greatest Showman
- A Star Is Born
- 13 Reasons Why: Season 2
Top R&B Album
- 17 – XXXTentacion
- Ella Mai – Ella Mai
- My Dear Melancholy – The Weeknd
- H.E.R. – H.E.R.
- American Teen – Khalid
Top Gospel Album
- Snoop Dogg Presents Bible of Love – Snoop Dogg & Various Artists
- Gospel Greats – Aretha Franklin
- Unstoppable – Koryn Hawthorne
- Hiding Place – Tori Kelly
- Make Room – Jonathan McReynolds
Top Country Album
- Rearview Town – Jason Aldean
- Kane Brown – Kane Brown
- This One’s For You – Luke Combs
- Dan + Shay – Dan + Shay
- Cry Pretty – Carrie Underwood
Top Christian Album
- Reckless Love – Cory Asbury
- Look Up Child – Lauren Daigle
- Burn the Ships – for KING & COUNTRY
- There Is More – Hillsong Worship
- Chain Breaker – Zach Williams
Top Rap Album
- ? – XXXTentacion
- Astroworld – Travis Scott
- Beerbongs & Bentleys – Post Malone
- Invasion of Privacy – Cardi B
- Scorpion – Drake
Top Rock Album
- Come Tomorrow – Dave Matthews Band
- Origins – Imagine Dragons
- Delta – Mumford & Sons
- Pray For The Wicked – Panic! at the Disco
- Trench – twenty one pilots
Top Latin Album
- Real Hasta la Muerte – Anuel AA
- X 100pre – Bad Bunny
- Vibras – J Balvin
- F.A.M.E. – Maluma
- Aura – Ozuna
Top Dance/Electronica Album
- What Is Love? – Clean Bandit
- 7 – David Guetta
- Kids in Love – Kygo
- Major Lazer Essentials – Major Lazer
- Sick Boy – The Chainsmokers
Top Streaming Song (Audio)
- “I Like It” – Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin
- “Lucid Dreams” – Juice Wrld
- “Better Now” – Post Malone
- “Sicko Mode” – Travis Scott
- “SAD!” – XXXTentacion
Top Streaming Song (Video)
- “In My Feelings” – Drake
- “Lucid Dreams” – Juice Wrld
- “Girls Like You” – Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B
- “Sicko Mode” – Travis Scott
- “SAD!” – XXXTentacion
Top Collaboration
- “I Like It” – Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin
- “Love Lies” – Khalid and Normani
- “Psycho” – Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign
- “Girls Like You” – Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B
- “Happier” – Marshmello and BΔSTILLE
Top Radio Song
- “Love Lies” – Khalid and Normani
- “Better Now” – Post Malone
- “Girls Like You” – Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B
- “Meant to Be” – Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
- “The Middle” – Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey
Top Selling Song
- “I Like It” – Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin
- “In My Feelings” – Drake
- “Without Me” – Halsey
- “Shallow” – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
- “Girls Like You” – Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B
Top Rap Song
- “I Like It” – Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin
- “In My Feelings” – Drake
- “Lucid Dreams” – Juice Wrld
- “Better Now” – Post Malone
- “Sicko Mode” – Travis Scott
Top Christian Song
- “Reckless Love” – Cory Asbury
- “You Say” – Lauren Daigle
- “joy.” – for KING & COUNTRY
- “Who You Say I Am” – Hillsong Worship
- “Known” – Tauren Wells
Top Gospel Song
- “Your Great Name” – Todd Dulaney
- “Won’t He Do It” – Koryn Hawthorne
- “Never Alone” – Tori Kelly featuring Kirk Franklin
- “Forever” – Jason Nelson
- “A Great Work” – Brian Courtney Wilson
Top R&B Song
- “No Brainer” – DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Chance The Rapper & Quavo
- “Boo’d Up” – Ella Mai
- “Trip” – Ella Mai
- “Better” – Khalid
- “Freaky Friday” – Lil Dicky feat. Chris Brown
Top Country Song
- “Heaven” – Kane Brown
- “She Got the Best of Me” – Luke Combs
- “Speechless” – Dan + Shay
- “Tequila” – Dan + Shay
- “Meant to Be” – Bebe Rexha feat. Florida Georgia Line
Top Rock Song
- “Sit Next to Me” – Foster the People
- “Natural” – Imagine Dragons
- “Whatever It Takes” – Imagine Dragons
- “broken” – lovelytheband
- “High Hopes” – Panic! at the Disco
Top Rock Song
- “Sit Next to Me” – Foster the People
- “Natural” – Imagine Dragons
- “Whatever It Takes” – Imagine Dragons
- “broken” – lovelytheband
- “High Hopes” – Panic! at the Disco
Top Latin Song
- “Mia” – Bad Bunny featuring Drake
- “Dura” – Daddy Yankee
- “Taki Taki” – DJ Snake feat. Selena Gomez, Ozuna and Cardi B
- “X” – Nicky Jam and J Balvin
- “Te Boté” – Casper Magico, Nio García and Darell
Top Dance/Electronica Song
- “Mia” – Bad Bunny featuring Drake
- “Dura” – Daddy Yankee
- “Taki Taki” – DJ Snake feat. Selena Gomez, Ozuna and Cardi B
- “X” – Nicky Jam and J Balvin
- “Te Boté” – Casper Magico, Nio García and Darell
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