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Billboard Music Awards: History and Categories

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In what year were the Billboard Music Awards first held?

  1. 1989

  2. 1990

  3. 1991

  4. 1992


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Billboard Music Awards were first held in 1990.

What is the purpose of the Billboard Music Awards?

  1. To recognize outstanding achievements in the music industry

  2. To promote new music releases

  3. To generate revenue for the Billboard magazine

  4. To honor music industry professionals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Billboard Music Awards are held to recognize outstanding achievements in the music industry.

Who presents the Billboard Music Awards?

  1. The Recording Academy

  2. The Billboard magazine

  3. Dick Clark Productions

  4. The American Music Awards


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Billboard Music Awards are presented by Dick Clark Productions.

How many categories are there in the Billboard Music Awards?

  1. 40

  2. 50

  3. 60

  4. 70


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are 50 categories in the Billboard Music Awards.

Which category is considered the most prestigious at the Billboard Music Awards?

  1. Artist of the Year

  2. Song of the Year

  3. Album of the Year

  4. Top Billboard 200 Album


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Artist of the Year category is considered the most prestigious at the Billboard Music Awards.

What is the eligibility criteria for the Billboard Music Awards?

  1. Songs and albums must be released in the United States

  2. Artists must have a certain number of chart entries

  3. Songs and albums must be commercially successful

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Songs and albums must meet all of the above criteria to be eligible for the Billboard Music Awards.

How are the winners of the Billboard Music Awards determined?

  1. By a panel of music industry experts

  2. By a public vote

  3. By a combination of both

  4. By the Billboard magazine staff


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The winners of the Billboard Music Awards are determined by a combination of a panel of music industry experts and a public vote.

Which artist has won the most Billboard Music Awards?

  1. Taylor Swift

  2. Drake

  3. Justin Bieber

  4. Beyoncé


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taylor Swift has won the most Billboard Music Awards with 32 wins.

Which song has won the most Billboard Music Awards?

  1. Despacito

  2. Shape of You

  3. Uptown Funk

  4. Gangnam Style


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee has won the most Billboard Music Awards with 13 wins.

Which album has won the most Billboard Music Awards?

  1. 25

  2. 1989

  3. Thriller

  4. The Bodyguard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

25 by Adele has won the most Billboard Music Awards with 12 wins.

Which artist has won the most Billboard Music Awards for Artist of the Year?

  1. Taylor Swift

  2. Drake

  3. Justin Bieber

  4. Beyoncé


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taylor Swift has won the most Billboard Music Awards for Artist of the Year with 6 wins.

Which song has won the most Billboard Music Awards for Song of the Year?

  1. Despacito

  2. Shape of You

  3. Uptown Funk

  4. Gangnam Style


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee has won the most Billboard Music Awards for Song of the Year with 3 wins.

Which album has won the most Billboard Music Awards for Album of the Year?

  1. 25

  2. 1989

  3. Thriller

  4. The Bodyguard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

25 by Adele has won the most Billboard Music Awards for Album of the Year with 3 wins.

Which artist has won the most Billboard Music Awards for Top Billboard 200 Album?

  1. Taylor Swift

  2. Drake

  3. Justin Bieber

  4. Beyoncé


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taylor Swift has won the most Billboard Music Awards for Top Billboard 200 Album with 6 wins.

Which artist has won the most Billboard Music Awards for Top Hot 100 Song?

  1. Taylor Swift

  2. Drake

  3. Justin Bieber

  4. Beyoncé


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Drake has won the most Billboard Music Awards for Top Hot 100 Song with 7 wins.

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