> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.hypebot.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Billboard Music Awards 2018 – Full Winners List - URL: https://www.hypebot.com/billboard-music-awards-2018-full-winners-list/ - Published: 2018-05-21T08:05:18.000Z - Updated: 2018-05-21T08:05:18.000Z - Description: Kelly Clarkson began the 2018 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night with a tribute to the victims of Friday's mass shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas. "I'm a Texas girl and my. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/05/billboard-music-awards-2018-full-winners-list.html] - Author: Bruce Houghton - Tags: Conventions & Awards, Major Labels, Music Business, Academy of Country Music Awards, Ariana Grande, Billboard Hot 100, Billboard Music Award, Bruno Mars, Demi Lovato, Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, Las Vegas, MGM Grand Garden Arena, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:05 [![image from i0.wp.com](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e20224df344546200b-200wi "image from i0.wp.com")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e20224df344546200b-popup?ref=hypebot.com)Kelly Clarkson began the 2018 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night with a tribute to the victims of Friday's mass shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas. "I'm a Texas girl and my home state has had so much heartbreak over this past year. And once again, y'all, we're grieving for more kids that have died for just no reason at all," said Clarkson. > Our hearts go out to all the victims in the Santa Fe community and their families. ❤️ [pic.twitter.com/7ejLAd8nKk](https://t.co/7ejLAd8nKk?ref=hypebot.com) > > — Billboard Music Awards (@BBMAs) [May 21, 2018](https://twitter.com/BBMAs/status/998353917493760003?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=hypebot.com) **[Billboard Music Awards 2018 – Full Winners List](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/05/billboard-music-awards-2018-full-winners-list.html%20)** **Top Artist**DrakeKendrick LamarBruno Mars**Ed Sheeran -WINNER**Taylor Swift **Top New Artist**21 SavageCamila CabelloCardi B**Khalid – WINNER**Kodak Black **Billboard Chart Achievement Award** **Camila Cabello – WINNER**Cardi BDrakeSam HuntEd Sheeran **Top Male Artist**DrakeKendrick LamarBruno MarsPost Malone**Ed Sheeran – WINNER** **Top Female Artist**Camila CabelloCardi BHalseyDemi Lovato**Taylor Swift – WINNER** **Top Duo/Group**The ChainsmokersColdplay**Imagine Dragons** \- **WINNER**MigosU2 **Top R&B Artist**Chris BrownKhalid**Bruno Mars** \- **WINNER**SZAThe Weeknd **Top R&B Male Artist**KhalidBruno Mars - **WINNER**The Weeknd **Top R&B Female Artist**BeyoncéRihanna**SZA – WINNER** **Top Rap Artist**Drake**Kendrick Lamar – WINNER**Lil Uzi VertMigosPost Malone **Top Rap Male Artist**Drake**Kendrick Lamar – WINNER**Post Malone **Top Rap Female Artist**Bhad Bhabie**Cardi B – WINNER**Nicki Minaj **Top Country Artist**Kane BrownLuke CombsSam HuntThomas Rhett**Chris Stapleton** \- **WINNER** **Top Country Male Artist**Sam HuntThomas Rhett**Chris Stapleton** \- **WINNER** **Top Country Female Artist**Kelsea BalleriniMiranda Lambert**Maren Morris – WINNER** **Top Country Duo/Group Artist** **Florida Georgia Line – WINNER**Old DominionZac Brown Band Related articles [![](http://i.zemanta.com/381336402_80_80.jpg)](https://www.hypebot.com/shania-twains-come-on-over-and-why-it-sold-over-20-million-copies/)[Shania Twain's "Come On Over" And Why It Sold Over 20 Million Copies](https://www.hypebot.com/shania-twains-come-on-over-and-why-it-sold-over-20-million-copies/) [![](http://i.zemanta.com/380051230_80_80.jpg)](https://www.hypebot.com/most-popular-artist-in-each-state/)[Most Popular Artist In Each State](https://www.hypebot.com/most-popular-artist-in-each-state/) [![](http://i.zemanta.com/383434756_80_80.jpg)](https://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00118769.html?ref=hypebot.com)[Billboard Music Awards 2018: Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar and Ed Sheeran Lead Nominations](https://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00118769.html?ref=hypebot.com) [![](http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_10_80_80.jpg)](https://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00119934.html?ref=hypebot.com)[Salt-N-Pepa Will Perform With En Vogue at Billboard Music Awards](https://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00119934.html?ref=hypebot.com) [![](http://i.zemanta.com/383378288_80_80.jpg)](https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/175756/chris-janson-tapped-as-closing-performer-for-acm-a?ref=hypebot.com)[Chris Janson Tapped As Closing Performer For 'ACM Awards'](https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/175756/chris-janson-tapped-as-closing-performer-for-acm-a?ref=hypebot.com) [![](http://i.zemanta.com/383401410_80_80.jpg)](http://triblive.com/aande/music/13540465-74/country-acts-honor-victims-not-in-songs-but-with-words?ref=hypebot.com)[Aldean takes home Entertainer of the Year at ACM Awards](http://triblive.com/aande/music/13540465-74/country-acts-honor-victims-not-in-songs-but-with-words?ref=hypebot.com) [![](http://i.zemanta.com/383408203_80_80.jpg)](http://www.businessinsider.com/kendrick-lamar-becomes-first-rapper-to-win-a-pulitzer-prize-2018-4?ref=hypebot.com)[Kendrick Lamar just became the first rapper to win a Pulitzer Prize for Music](http://www.businessinsider.com/kendrick-lamar-becomes-first-rapper-to-win-a-pulitzer-prize-2018-4?ref=hypebot.com) [![](http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_33_80_80.jpg)](https://mashable.com/2018/05/02/ariana-grande-jimmy-fallon-the-tonight-show/?ref=hypebot.com)[Ariana Grande played the 'Musical Genre Challenge' with Jimmy Fallon and gave Drake a '90s diva remix](https://mashable.com/2018/05/02/ariana-grande-jimmy-fallon-the-tonight-show/?ref=hypebot.com)