Taylor Swift surpasses Drake as most-decorated Billboard Award winner
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Taylor Swift made history at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards by becoming the most-decorated winner with 49 career trophies, surpassing Drake, and receiving 10 awards, including Top Artist and Top Female Artist.
Taylor Swift has set a new milestone in her career, surpassing Drake as the most-decorated winner in the history of the Billboard Music Awards (BBMA). At the 2024 BBMA ceremony on Thursday night, Swift won a total of 10 awards, bringing her career total to 49 trophies. This remarkable achievement makes her the most-awarded artist in the event’s history. Among the awards she took home were Top Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Hot 100 Songwriter, Top Streaming Songs Artist, and Top Billboard 200.
Heading into the night, Swift and Drake were tied at 39 BBMA wins each. Drake, however, added three more trophies to his collection, increasing his career total to 42. Despite this, Swift’s 10 victories on Thursday night propelled her to a record-breaking total that surpassed the rapper’s.
In a pre-recorded acceptance speech, Swift expressed her gratitude to Billboard and her fans. She acknowledged their unwavering support for her music, sharing, “Everything that’s happened with the Eras Tour and ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ I just have to say thank you. It means the world to me that you guys have embraced the things I’ve made and the fact that you’ve cared so much about my music.” Swift also thanked her fans for supporting her albums and concert tours, noting the deep connection she shares with them.
With her 35th birthday falling the next day, Swift ended her speech by calling the award “the nicest early birthday present” she could have received, adding, “It’s exactly what I wanted.” This recognition comes after a year of incredible success for the Grammy-winning artist, solidifying her place as one of the most influential figures in modern music.
Swift’s dominance in the music industry, especially on the Billboard charts, has been undeniable in recent years. In 2022, she became the first artist to claim every spot in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 with songs from her album Midnights. Her success continued into 2024, when she set another record by taking the top 14 spots on the Hot 100 with songs from her album The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD).
The impact of TTPD has been significant, as the album spent an impressive 16 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, surpassing the longevity of any of her previous records. Additionally, in 2023, Swift made history again by becoming the only living artist to have five albums appear in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 simultaneously, further proving her unparalleled success in the industry.
The 2024 Billboard Music Awards aired on FOX, with comedian and actor Michelle Buteau hosting the event. The ceremony featured performances from a diverse array of artists, including Coldplay, Linkin Park, Shaboozey, and many more. Swift’s historic night was a highlight of the awards show, capping off another chapter in her record-breaking career.
Swift’s dominance at the Billboard Music Awards is a testament to her incredible work ethic, creativity, and the strong bond she shares with her fans. Whether it’s breaking records on the charts or winning prestigious accolades, Swift continues to prove herself as one of the most influential and celebrated artists of her generation. Her career shows no signs of slowing down, and with each new milestone, she solidifies her legacy in the music world.
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