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2019 Billboard Music Awards: The Nominees

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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

With the 2019 Billboard Music Awards nipping at our heels, everyone is gearing up for it. Host Kelly Clarkson is slated to perform, as well as other country superstars, the event would surely be a night to remember.

Billboard music awards
via Billboard Music Award’s Official Facebook Page

Performances

Country duo Dan + Shay are slated to perform their hit song “Speechless.” The duo is set to pick up seven Billboard nominations, including the coveted all-genre nods in the Top Duo/Group category and Chart Achievement. Dan + Shay are also scheduled to perform in collaboration with Tori Kelly.

Dan + Shay, Billboard music awards
via Dan + Shay’s Official Facebook Page

Other performers includes Clarkson herself, the Jonas Brothers, Khalid, Madonna and Maluma, Lauren Daigle, Sam Smith with Normani, Panic! at the Disco, BTS, Ciara, Halsey and Mariah Carey. Carey will also receive the 2019 Icon Award.

Billboard, Kelly Clarkson, police officer
Photo Credits: Kelly Clarkson/Official Facebook Home Page

Clarkson will host the awards show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on the 1st of May at 8 PM ET/PT on NBC.

Check out the country-centric nominations for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards

Billboard Chart Achievement Award (all genre)
Dan + Shay
Drake
Ariana Grande
Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
Dua Lipa

Top Duo/Group (all genre)
Dan + Shay
BTS
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
Panic! At The Disco

Top Radio Song (all genre)
Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, “Meant to Be”
Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey, “The Middle”
Khalid & Normani, “Love Lies”
Maroon 5 ft. Cardi B, “Girls Like You”
Post Malone, “Better Now”

Top Country Artist
Jason Aldean
Kane Brown
Luke Combs
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line

Top Country Male Artist:
Jason Aldean
Kane Brown
Luke Combs

Top Country Female Artist:
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood

Top Country Duo/Group:
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Old Dominion

Top Country Tour:
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Shania Twain

Top Country Album:
Jason Aldean “Rearview Town”
Kane Brown “Kane Brown”
Luke Combs “This One’s For You”
Dan + Shay “Dan + Shay”
Carrie Underwood “Cry Pretty”

Top Country Song:
Kane Brown “Heaven”
Luke Combs “She Got the Best of Me”
Dan + Shay “Speechless”
Dan + Shay “Tequila”
Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line “Meant to Be”

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