Billboard Music Awards 2020 Show Highlights
Who’s ready for an incredible night of music? Hosted again by Kelly Clarkson, the 2020 Billboard Music Awards on October 14 was an entertaining evening, celebrating the best performers of the year. 2020 was a hard year for everyone, but what got many people through was new music from some of their favorite bands, singers, and artists. And many of them showed up for the show to perform.
While Kelly opened the show with a performance of Whitney Houston’s “Higher Love” alongside Pentatonix and Sheila E, she was soon followed by John Legend, Garth Brooks, Demi Lovato, and Post Malone, who leads this year with the most nominations (16), followed by Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and Khalid.
Here are all the highlights from the big show, from start to finish, so you can relive the BBMAs just like you were in the room where it happened.
Sia
Sia dazzled at The BBMAs at the Dolby theater in LA while performing her moving song, ‘Courage To Change’. Rocking her signature wig look, she matched her hair to her purple gown and topped it off with a golden bow. A look only Sia can pull off.
Kelly Clarkson
The Billboard Music Awards golden girl and 3-time host Kelly Clarkson came back to do it all again for the 2020 BBMAS. She kicked things off with a performance of Higher Ground that set the tone for a great night!
Pentatonix & Kelly Clarkson
Keeping a safe distance, Pentatonix hit the stage with host Kelly Clarkson to kick off the BBMAs at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California with a performance of Higher Ground.
Nicole Richie
Nicole Richie took to the stage for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards to present the first award of the night to Billie Eilish. She worked a revealing, yet elegant black sheer gown for the evening.
Kirstin Maldonado
Kirstin Maldonado of music group Pentatonix performs onstage for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, lending her voice to the opening performance alongside Kelly Clarkson and Sheila E.
Sheila E.
She’s got the beat! Sheila E. performed onstage for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles alongside Kelly Clarkson, giving the opening performance of Higher Ground some incredible energy with her talents.
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish accepts the Top Billboard 200 Album for ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’ onstage for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, and soon after, walked away with her second award of the night, nabbing Top Female Artist of the year.
Kane Brown
Kane Brown brought his signature sound onstage to the 2020 Billboard Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, performing with Khalid & Swae Lee on their hit, ‘Be Like That’.
Khalid
Khalid joined Swae Lee to back up Kane Brown as they all performed together, onstage at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.
Swae Lee
Swae Lee performs onstage for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, breaking down his hit with Khalid and Kane Brown for the fans watching at home.
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys debuts bangs and a new era of her music with her performance onstage for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. She really commands the stage, doesn’t she?
Brandy & Ty Dolla $ign
Brandy and Ty Dolla $ign rock out and dance together onstage at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, performing their duet, ‘NO TOMORROW PART 2’.
Julia Michaels
Julia Michaels presents a special award onstage at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, in a dress that looks like a big poof! Super cute!
Kelly Clarkson
Holding down the fort! Kelly Clarkson continues to keep the show rolling along as the host for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.
Lil Nas X
Prince? No, it;s Lil Nas X, smiling wide as the winner of the Top Hot 100 Song for ‘Old Town Road’ at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.
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Lizzo accepts the Top Song Sales Artist award onstage for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, saying in her speech, “If you’re at home watching this and you are thinking about changing yourself to feel worthy – this is your sign to remain true to who you are.”
Luke Combs
After winning Top Country Artist, Luke Combs performed onstage at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, crooning out one his hits that just won him one of the biggest awards of the night.
Luke Combs
Luke Combs accepts the Top Country Artist award onstage for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. “This is an incredible honor,” he said. “Something I would’ve never dreamed of.”
Kelly Clarkson
Back on stage again, host Kelly Clarkson introduces the next act at 2020 Billboard Music Awards wearing a floor length golden gown. Now who’s looking like a prize!
Killer Mike
Killer Mike was honored with the inaugural Billboard Change Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards for being a champion of community activism, social justice, and civil rights. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms handed him the award, remotely, and thanked the rapper for his activism.
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Mayor of Atlanta Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks via video at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, presenting Killer Mike with the inaugural Billboard Change Maker Award for the rapper’s civil rights work.
Bad Bunny
Ivy Queen and Nesi joined Bad Bunny, who won the BBMA for Top Latin Arist, to perform onstage for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.
Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny accepts the Top Latin Artist award onstage for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. “What a time to be Latino. We got the power. So proud, thank you to Billboards, thank you to all my fans around the world,” he said.
Cher
Hail to the queen! Cher looked stunning at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, taking a moment to honor friend Garth Brooks before awarding him the Icon Award at the BBMAs.
Doja Cat
Le Jazz Hot INDEED! Doja Cat brought the roaring ’20s vibe to the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, performing a medley of her hit songs, all while dressed in ‘Chicago’ level style.
Post Malone
Post Malone accepts the Top Male Artist award onstage for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, drink in one hand, award in the other. It’s his way.
SAINt JHN
20 weeks on the charts — and counting. SAINt JHN performs onstage for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, giving his fans a live performance of his smash.
Kelly Clarkson
A golden godess! Kelly Clarkson closed out the show onstage at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards wearing an amazing, Grecian gold gown. KC, the Oscars are NEXT year!
Khalid
Well deserved! Khalid accepts the Top R&B Artist award onstage for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato performs her anti-Trump ballad ‘Commander in Chief’ for the first time at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards. A powerful moment so close to the election.
Addison Rae
Tik Tok star Addison Rae presents onstage for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards — hey, where’s Kourtney Kardashian?
