Billboard Music Awards - Episode Guide

Episode: 1990-12-10 | Airdate: Dec 10, 1990

Episode: 1991-12-09 | Airdate: Dec 9, 1991

Episode: 1992-12-08 | Airdate: Dec 8, 1992

Episode: 1993-12-08 | Airdate: Dec 8, 1993

Episode: 1994-12-07 | Airdate: Dec 7, 1994

Episode: 1995-12-06 | Airdate: Dec 6, 1995

Episode: 1996-12-04 | Airdate: Dec 4, 1996

Episode: 1997-12-08 | Airdate: Dec 8, 1997

Episode: 1998-12-07 | Airdate: Dec 7, 1998

Episode: 1999-12-08 | Airdate: Dec 8, 1999

Episode: 2000-12-05 | Airdate: Dec 5, 2000

Episode: 2001-12-04 | Airdate: Dec 4, 2001

Episode: 2002-12-09 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2002

Episode: 2003-12-10 | Airdate: Dec 10, 2003

Episode: 2004-12-08 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2004

Episode: 2005-12-06 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2005

Episode: 2006-12-04 | Airdate: Dec 4, 2006

Episode: 2011-05-22 | Airdate: May 22, 2011

Episode: 2012-05-20 | Airdate: May 20, 2012

Episode: 2013-05-19 | Airdate: May 19, 2013

Episode: 2014-05-18 | Airdate: May 18, 2014

Episode: 2015-05-17 | Airdate: May 17, 2015

Episode: 2016-05-22 | Airdate: May 22, 2016

Ludacris will be joined by first-time host and international recording artist Ciara. It was also announced that this year's award show will move to the brand new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The "2016 Billboard Music Awards" will be the first non-Pay-Per-View live broadcast event from the new venue, which officially opened on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. The "2016 Billboard Music Awards" is set to return to ABC and will broadcast live on Sunday, May 22 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT). This year's show will showcase big performances, unexpected collaborations and pop-culture moments that will have everyone talking.

Episode: 2017-05-21 | Airdate: May 21, 2017

The annual Billboard Music Awards take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The ceremony honors artists for the fan support they've garnered based on key fan interactions with music -- including sales and radio airplay. Drake and The Chainsmokers lead the pack with 22 nominations each, followed by Twenty One Pilots with 17, Rihanna with 14, and The Weeknd with 13. Scheduled performers include Bruno Mars, Camila Cabello, Celine Dion, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Florida Georgia Line, Imagine Dragons, John Legend, Lorde, Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, and Cher.

Episode: 2018-05-20 | Airdate: May 20, 2018

Episode: 2019-05-01 | Airdate: May 1, 2019

Episode: 2020-10-14 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2020

Billboard honors the No. 1 artists, albums and songs from the past year across popular genres, featuring A-list celebrity award presenters and energetic performances from chart-topping musical acts.

Episode: 2021-05-23 | Airdate: May 23, 2021

Billboard honors the artists, albums and songs that dominated the charts over the past year across music's most popular genres, featuring A-list celebrity award presenters and energetic live performances from top musical acts.

Episode: 2022-05-15 | Airdate: May 15, 2022

The show will return to Las Vegas, broadcasting from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Sean "DIDDY" Combs will host the Billboard Music Awards.

Burna Boy, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Rauw Alejandro, and Red Hot Chili Peppers will perform at the award show.

Episode: 2023-11-19 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2023