Catch the “2023 Billboard Music Awards” Presented by Marriott Bonvoy on Sunday, November 19 on BBMAs.watch

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WHO:

Global superstar KAROL G will commemorate her explosive year with a surprise performance at the “2023 Billboard Music Awards.” KAROL G is up for five Billboard Music Awards, including Top Latin Artist, Top Latin Female Artist, Top Latin Touring Artist, Top Latin Album, and Top Latin Song. KAROL G joins previously announced BBMA performers David Guetta and Bebe Rexha, NewJeans, and Peso Pluma.

KAROL G Billboard Fast Facts:

• In 2023, KAROL G made history with her Mañana Será Bonito album, which was the first all-Spanish-language album by a woman to top the Billboard 200.
• Mañana Será Bonito boasts the biggest week, by units, for a Latin album by a woman since the Billboard 200 began measuring by consumption units in December 2014.
• Mañana Será Bonitois also the first Latin album by a woman to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 since 1995, when Selena’s posthumous, mostly-Spanish Dreaming of You topped the list.
• In 2023, KAROL G placed 16 songs on Hot Latin Songs simultaneously, breaking the record for the most appearances in a single week since the chart began in 1986.
• KAROL G earned a second top five album on the Billboard 200 in 2023, with Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
• Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) debuted at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums, becoming her third career No. 1 on the chart.
• In 2023, KAROL G broke the record for the most charted songs by a woman in the history of the Hot Latin Songs chart, with 60 total appearances.

KAROL G earned her first Hot 100 top 10 hit in 2023, with “TQG,” with Shakira.

WHAT:

The “2023 Billboard Music Awards” (BBMAs) Presented by Marriott Bonvoy will celebrate music’s greatest achievements, honoring the year’s hottest names in music determined by year-end performance metrics on the Billboard charts. The BBMAs will deliver a reimagined award show concept that will entertain fans with music and exclusive content, including winner celebrations, behind-the-scenes moments, and performances created by the world’s biggest chart-topping artists. Performances and award celebrations will take place in global locations, in the midst of sold-out tours, and in custom venues – all with bespoke BBMAs creative.

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the BBMAs and Spotify ‘Fans First’ have teamed up to identify fans who have consumed the most hours of music over the past year and helped drive their favorite artists to the top spots on the Billboard charts. These fans will receive a “golden ticket” granting them access to attend a once-in-a-lifetime performance curated by their favorite artists, expressly for the “2023 Billboard Music Awards.”

Follow the BBMAs on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube, join the conversation with #BBMAs and get the latest news and updates at BillboardMusicAwards.com and BBMAs.watch.

The “2023 Billboard Music Awards” is presented by Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott’s award-winning travel program and marketplace. One special BBMAs performance and two exclusive acceptance speeches will be hosted at extraordinary hotel brands within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Additionally, Marriott Bonvoy will be providing a select group of fans access to attend five BBMAs performances via Marriott Bonvoy Moments.

Other sponsors include Lexus, who will be surprising one lucky fan with the ultimate VIP treatment. In addition to having the best seat in the house, they’ll Experience Amazing with a private ride in a luxury Lexus vehicle to the one-of-a-kind performance.

The “2023 Billboard Music Awards” Presented by Marriott Bonvoy is produced by Dick Clark Productions.

TUNE-IN:

Performances and awards will roll out across BBMAs and Billboard social channels, as well as via BBMAs.watch on Sunday, November 19 beginning at 8pm ET/5pm PT.

ASSETS:

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis: bbma@ssmandl.com

Dick Clark Productions: Gina Sorial, gsorial@dickclark.com; Lydia Baskharoon, lbaskharoon@dickclark.com