The 2020 Billboard Music Awards went without an in-person audience this year thanks to COVID-19, but the stars and performers still captivated fans at home with a blockbuster evening full of performances and inspiring speeches.
The BBMAs aired on Wednesday (Oct. 14). A variety of artists graced the Dolby Theatre stage in Los Angeles, Calif., and Twitter had a lot to say about all of it.
Check out the full winners’ list here, and see some of the best social media moments and reactions by stars and fans alike below.
The 2020 Billboard Music Awards is produced by dick clark productions, which is owned by MRC Entertainment, the parent company of Billboard.
And we’re rolling! Thankful to have helped @kellyclarkson open the @BBMAs with @PTXofficial! There’s even more to come on NBC so tune in! 💃🏽 #BBMAs
📸 @BBMAs pic.twitter.com/vVDBdvsiWL— SheilaEdrummer (@SheilaEdrummer) October 15, 2020
https://twitter.com/Sia/status/1316540510954192902
DON’T MISS THE BILLBOARD AWARDS TONIGHT‼️#BBMAs on NBC pic.twitter.com/IDd8cfVb0l
— Cher (@cher) October 15, 2020
en par de minutos, mi primera vez en la tarima de los BILLBOARDS AWARDS 🔥🖤
PENDIENTES 👀
será muy especial
— 🤍 (@sanbenito) October 15, 2020
not the bayannng 👀 pic.twitter.com/Gy6I7nJROm
— MONTERO 🦋 (@LilNasX) October 15, 2020
The fact that Sheila E, one of Prince’s close friends and collaborator presented the category that Lizzo just won in, knowing how much he loved her music. >>>>>>>> #BBMAs
— 𝐵𝑒𝒸𝒸𝒶 (@MJFINESSELOVER) October 15, 2020
Good word @lizzo on the power of voter suppression! #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/5WoR3sQ2rm
— James (@Jamie36278359) October 15, 2020
https://twitter.com/jeonbubbles/status/1316571292586307585
New side of Alicia to introduce you to. Nice to meet you. I’m ready 4 tonight at the @BBMAs at 8pm ET 💎💎💎 pic.twitter.com/M2XADerQIl
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) October 14, 2020
Honored to honor you @garthbrooks …CONGRATS ICON 🥂✨🙌🏼 https://t.co/uACNbklTCO
— Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) October 15, 2020
OMG, Garth’s performance was AMAZING. No One deserves this Award more than he does. His life in music made me cry I was transfixed. @garthbrooks for the @BBMAs ICON Award #BBMAs tonight on NBC
— Cher (@cher) October 15, 2020
The soundtrack of our lives that you created is ICONIC!! Thank YOU for the music Garth Brooks! Congratulations on receiving the @billboard Icon Award! We love you! – Team Garth #IconGarth
📷: @gettyentertainment @bbmas @kevincwinter #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/YPUXY6LqoP
— Garth Brooks (@garthbrooks) October 15, 2020
You don't have to love country music to love Garth Brooks 💜 music legend.
— Cindy⁷💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 (@btsfanmomma) October 15, 2020