Taylor Swift has shattered another remarkable milestone. During Thursday night's grand spectacle of the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMA), the "Fortnight" crooner etched her name in history by surpassing all previous records to become the most adorned BBMA winner, amassing an astonishing total of 49 career trophies. She swept a dazzling array of 10 awards across various categories, including Top Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Hot 100 Songwriter, Top Streaming Songs Artist, and Top Billboard 200. Prior to the ceremony, Swift and Drake stood neck-and-neck with 39 wins each. However, Drake secured three additional Billboard Awards, elevating his tally to 42, while Taylor soared even higher.
In a heartfelt pre-recorded message, Taylor expressed her profound gratitude to Billboard and her loyal supporters, acknowledging them as the ones who "cherish our albums and grace our concerts with their presence." She continued, "For all the incredible milestones achieved with the Eras Tour and 'The Tortured Poets Department,' I am eternally thankful. It fills my heart with joy to see how you've embraced my creations and held my music in such high esteem."
As Taylor, who was celebrating her 35th birthday on Friday, concluded her speech, she emotionally declared, "This is the sweetest early birthday gift I could ever hope for. It's precisely what I desired."
The Grammy Award-winner has reigned supreme over Billboard's charts, particularly in recent times. In 2022, she made headlines as the first artist to dominate the entire Billboard Hot 100 top 10 with songs from "Midnights." Earlier this year, she shattered her own record by securing the top 14 spots on the Hot 100 following the release of "The Tortured Poets Department." "TTPD" reigned supreme at the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 albums chart for 16 weeks, outlasting all her previous records. Notably, she became the only living artist to boast five albums simultaneously ranking within the top 10 in 2023, according to the music charting site.
The Billboard Music Awards, hosted by the comedic talents of actress and comedian Michelle Buteau, aired on FOX, featuring a stellar lineup of performers such as Coldplay, Linkin Park, Shaboozey, and many more, who brought the house down with their electrifying acts.
