The stage is set, the lights are ready to shine, and Morgan Wallen, this year’s standout male finalist at the Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), is gearing up for a show-stopping hometown performance at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The “2023 Billboard Music Awards,” presented by Marriott Bonvoy, promises a night of musical excellence, and Wallen’s rendition of “98 Braves” is poised to be a highlight of the evening.
Former players from the iconic ’98 Braves team will be in attendance to witness Wallen’s electrifying performance at the current MLB home field. The event coincides with Wallen’s ongoing sold-out U.S. tour, adding an extra layer of excitement to the already highly anticipated awards ceremony.
With a whopping 16 award nominations and 17 entries, Wallen is a force to be reckoned with at this year’s BBMAs. His nominations include Top Artist, Top Male Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist, and Top Hot 100 Artist, among others. Wallen joins a star-studded lineup of performers, including David Guetta, Bebe Rexha, KAROL G, NewJeans, and Peso Pluma.
Morgan Wallen Billboard Fast Facts:
- Wallen’s latest album, “One Thing At A Time,” dominated the charts, spending an impressive 16 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
- The smash single from the album, “Last Night,” had a remarkable 16 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, marking the longest solo run for a non-collaboration and tying for the second-longest reign in the chart’s 65-year history.
- His previous album, “Dangerous: The Double Album,” achieved a remarkable feat, spending 137 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200, the most for any album by a singular artist since 1956.
- In January 2023, Wallen’s hit single “You Proof” topped Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for an impressive 10 weeks, marking the longest run at No. 1 since the chart’s inception in 1990.
What to Expect at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards:
The 2023 BBMAs, Presented by Marriott Bonvoy, will showcase music’s greatest achievements, honoring the year’s hottest names based on year-end performance metrics on the Billboard charts. The award show promises a reimagined concept with exclusive content, winner celebrations, behind-the-scenes moments, and performances by chart-topping artists.
In an unprecedented collaboration, the BBMAs and Spotify ‘Fans First’ have joined forces to recognize and reward fans who have dedicated the most hours to their favorite artists. These fans will receive a “golden ticket,” granting them access to a once-in-a-lifetime performance curated by their favorite artists, exclusively for the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.
How to Tune In:
Don’t miss the excitement! Performances and awards will be broadcasted across BBMAs and Billboard social channels, as well as via BBMAs.watch on Sunday, November 19, starting at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT. Join the conversation using #BBMAs and stay updated on the latest news and updates at BillboardMusicAwards.com and BBMAs.watch.
