The 2024 Music Awards showcased a variety of categories, including Song of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Pop Artist of the Year, and more. The award winners included artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, SZA, and Drake. Beyoncé, Cher, and Green Day were honored with special awards for their contributions to the music industry. The ceremony also introduced new categories such as Pop Song of the Year, K-pop Artist of the Year, and Producer of the Year.
In the Pop category, artists like Rema, Selena Gomez, and Miley Cyrus were recognized for their work. Olivia Rodrigo took home the Pop Album of the Year award, while Taylor Swift was named the Pop Artist of the Year. Doja Cat, Miley Cyrus, and Olivia Rodrigo were among the nominees for the Pop Artist of the Year. In the Country genre, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, and Morgan Wallen were acknowledged for their songs and albums, with Wallen winning the Country Artist of the Year award.
The Hip-Hop category saw Metro Boomin winning the Hip-Hop Album of the Year award, while Lil Durk’s collaboration with J. Cole won the Hip-Hop Song of the Year. Drake was named the Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, with Ice Spice winning the Best New Artist (Hip-Hop) award. The R&B category honored SZA for her album ‘SOS’ and her song ‘Snooze’, with Beyoncé, Usher, and Victoria Monét also receiving recognition.
The awards also highlighted artists from different regions and genres, such as the Best African Music Artist category which honored Burna Boy. The Latin Pop/Urban category acknowledged artists like Karol G, Shakira, and Bad Bunny, with Yng Lvcas and Peso Pluma winning the Latin Pop/Urban Song of the Year. The Regional Mexican category celebrated artists like Peso Pluma and Carin León for their contributions to the genre.
The ceremony also introduced new categories like K-pop Artist of the Year, K-pop Song of the Year, and Best New Artist (K-pop) to recognize the global impact of K-pop music. The winners included artists like Stray Kids, Yng Lvcas, and Peso Pluma. Additionally, awards were given for Producer of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Best Lyrics, with Jack Antonoff and Ashley Gorley being recognized for their work.
The Socially Voted categories allowed fans to participate in the awards by voting for their favorite music videos, fan armies, and social stars. Winners included artists like Jung Kook, Billie Eilish, and Beyoncé. The ceremony also honored tour photographers, on-screen performances, and debut albums, showcasing the diverse talents within the music industry. Overall, the 2024 Music Awards celebrated a wide range of artists and genres, highlighting the creativity and talent in the music world.
