The Billboard Music Awards will be held on May 18th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will air live on ABC. This year’s show will feature some of the biggest names in music and performances by Luke Bryan, Imagine Dragons and Jason DeRulo. This year the most nominations were a tie between Imagine Dragons and newcomer Lorde, with both acts receiving 12 nominations.
The Billboard Music Awards are known for featuring unique collaborations and chart topping winners. From Michael Jackson to Adele, those who make a large impression on the music industry often take home some of the biggest awards of the night.
Before the awards kick off at the MGM Grand, TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten winners from past years. From pop classics like Mariah Carey to current chart topping pop superstars like Justin Bieber, these awards shows bring out the best of the best in the music industry. Who is your favorite past winner? Add your favorite below.
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10. Lifehouse
Lifehouse made a strong impression on the music industry with their debut album and won big at the awards back in 2001 when they took home song of the year for “Hanging by a Moment.”
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9. Faith Hill
Country superstar, Faith Hill, added her name to the past winners of song of the year with her smash hit single, “Breathe” back in 2000.
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8. 50 Cent
50 Cent won big in 2003 taking home six awards with her debut album which featured singles in “In Da Club” and “21 Problems.”
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7. Usher
Current Voice coach, Usher took home artist of the year back in 1998 and his career has skyrocketed ever since.
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6. Mariah Carey
Throughout the course of her career Carey has impressed by taking home many Billboard Music Awards including, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.
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5. Adele
Adele is amongst the artists that have the most Billboard awards. Thanks to the success of 21, she took home 12 awards.
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4. Eminem
Eminem has taken home six Billboard Music Awards since he started his career back in his slim shady days. Since that time the world has seen Eminem come into his own as an artist and overcome some of his own personal demons.
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3. Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber is known for making headlines around the world and every time he events big awards show, all eyes are on him, as well as social media.
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2. Beyonce
Mrs. Carter herself is no strange to awards and is always a fan favorite at the event.
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1. Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is the winner of eight awards since she released her first country album. Swift is not only a fan favorite but an awards favorite as well, not only winning Billboard Music Awards but Grammys, CMT, People Choice ect. Swift is an awards darling without a doubt.