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![Kelly Clarkson Hosted the 2019 Billboard Music Awards With Appendicitis](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2019/05/bbmas-2019-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![2019 Billboard Music Awards: See Photos From the Music-Filled Night](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2019/05/2019-bbmas-dan-and-shay-7.jpg?w=980&q=75)
2019 Billboard Music Awards: See Photos From the Music-Filled Night
The big show took place in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 1.
![2019 Billboard Music Awards: Kane Brown + Katelyn Jae Make First Post-Pregnancy Announcement Appearance](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2019/05/kane-brown-bbmas-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
2019 Billboard Music Awards: Kane Brown + Katelyn Jae Make First Post-Pregnancy Announcement Appearance
At the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, Brown and Jae made their first public appearance after announcing they're expecting their first child together.
![2019 Billboard Music Awards: The Country Winners](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2019/05/bbmas-2019-4.jpg?w=980&q=75)
2019 Billboard Music Awards: The Country Winners
Dan + Shay are the most-nominated country act at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards.
![2018 in Review: Lady Antebellum’s Anthem Flub, Willie Nelson’s Canceled Show + More of May’s Biggest Country Music Headlines](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2018/06/GettyImages-946688902.jpg?w=980&q=75)
2018 in Review: Lady Antebellum’s Anthem Flub, Willie Nelson’s Canceled Show + More of May’s Biggest Country Music Headlines
As 2018 wraps up, The Boot is looking back at some of the best new music and biggest headlines of the year.
![Sam Hunt Sings ‘Body Like a Back Road’ at 2017 Billboard Music Awards](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/05/sam-hunt-2017-billboard-music-awards-3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sam Hunt Sings ‘Body Like a Back Road’ at 2017 Billboard Music Awards
Sam Hunt performed his single "Body Like a Back Road" during the 2017 Billboard Music Awards.
![Florida Georgia Line Performing With John Legend at 2017 Billboard Music Awards](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/05/florida-georgia-line-billboard-music-awards-2017.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Florida Georgia Line Performing With John Legend at 2017 Billboard Music Awards
Florida Georgia Line will be performing with John Legend during the 2017 Billboard Music Awards.
![2016 Billboard Music Awards Country Winners](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2016/05/GettyImages-533615416.jpg?w=980&q=75)
2016 Billboard Music Awards Country Winners
Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton and Thomas Rhett were the big country winners at Sunday night's (May 22) 2016 Billboard Music Awards.
![Little Big Town Nominated for Billboard Chart Achievement Award](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2016/05/little-big-town-billboard-chart-achievement-award.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Little Big Town Nominated for Billboard Chart Achievement Award
Little Big Town have been nominated for a special trophy at the upcoming 2016 Billboard Music Awards.