As we look back on the music scene of the past couple of years, one event that stands out is the 2014 Billboard Music Awards. This iconic event, produced by dick clark productions and Billboard, celebrated the year’s most successful artists across 40 categories, with finalists announced on “Good Morning America” by pop R&B singer Jason Derulo. Not only did Derulo announce the finalists, but he also revealed his involvement as a performer at the awards. Among the top contenders were Imagine Dragons and Lorde, leading with twelve categories each. Join us as we reminisce about this exciting time in music history, take a closer look at the finalists, and explore their lasting impact on the music industry.
Finalists for the 2014 Billboard Music Awards
The 2014 Billboard Music Awards featured many popular artists of that time. Imagine Dragons and Lorde dominated the nominations with twelve categories each. Their chart-topping hits, “Radioactive” and “Royals” respectively, took the music world by storm, securing their places as the top artists of the year.
Other Notable Finalists
Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis also earned multiple nominations. First-time finalists included Lorde, Avicii, Capital Cities, Zedd, and Sidewalk Prophets, marking their breakthrough in the music industry.
Key Fan Interactions
The Billboard Music Awards finalists are chosen based on fan interactions with music, including album and digital singles sales, radio airplay, touring, streaming, and social interactions on popular online platforms. This fan-driven approach ensures that the awards reflect the artists and music that listeners truly love.
The 2014 Milestone Award
One highlight of the event was the 2014 Milestone Award, which recognizes an innovative artist who has achieved a notable chart milestone over the past year. The six finalists for this award were Imagine Dragons, John Legend, Luke Bryan, OneRepublic, Ellie Goulding, and Carrie Underwood. The winner was announced during the live broadcast of the awards, making for an exciting conclusion to the event.
In conclusion, the 2014 Billboard Music Awards was a memorable event that celebrated the year’s most successful artists and marked important milestones in their careers. As we look forward to future music events, we can’t help but reminisce about this exciting time in music history.
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