Billboard Music Awards 2023 Recap: Morgan Wallen Dominates with 11 Wins

Morgan Wallen Makes History with 11 Wins at Billboard Music Awards

Country music sensation Morgan Wallen made headlines on Sunday night at the Billboard Music Awards, sweeping the competition with an impressive 11 wins. This achievement marked the greatest one-year tally by any artist since Drake’s 12 wins in 2019.

Wallen’s wins included top Billboard 200 album for “One Thing at a Time” and top Hot 100 song for “Last Night.” This double win in key categories has not been seen since Usher’s success in 2004 with “Confessions” and his hit song “Yeah!”.

With a total of 15 awards to his name, Wallen now stands as the second-highest awarded country artist, just behind Garth Brooks who has 20 BBMAs. Taylor Swift also had a successful night, winning 10 awards and tying with Drake for the most wins of all time at 39.

Swift took home the top artist award for the third time, along with top Billboard 200 artist and top female artist. Wallen dominated the country categories, winning top country artist, album, song, and tour.

Other notable winners included Drake, SZA, Zach Bryan, Beyoncé, Bad Bunny, and The Weeknd, each taking home multiple awards in their respective genres. The night was filled with excitement and celebration as the music industry came together to honor the best and brightest talents.

The 2023 Billboard Music Awards Presented by Marriott Bonvoy was a night to remember, showcasing the incredible talent and achievements of artists across various genres. Wallen’s historic wins solidified his status as a rising star in the country music scene, while Swift and Drake continued to make their mark as music legends.