Billboard Music Awards Season 2012 Episode 1 2012 Billboard Music Awards
- May 20, 2012
The 2012 Billboard Music Awards took place on May 20, 2012, celebrating the most popular artists and songs of the year. The star-studded event was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and was broadcast live on ABC.
The show was hosted by Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, co-stars of the hit sitcom Modern Family. The duo brought their comedic talents to the stage, delivering witty banter and poking fun at some of the night's nominees.
The night's biggest winners included Adele and LMFAO, who each took home six awards. Adele, who had just released her sophomore album 21, won the top artist award, as well as top female artist, top Billboard 200 artist, top Billboard 200 album, and top pop album. LMFAO, the electro-pop duo known for their party anthems, won awards for top duo/group, top hot 100 song, and top digital song.
Other notable winners included Justin Bieber, who won top social artist and top streaming artist, and Katy Perry, who won top touring artist.
The night's performances were just as impressive as the winners. Adele, who was recovering from vocal surgery, gave a stunning rendition of her hit song "Rolling in the Deep." Katy Perry wowed the audience with a high-flying performance of her single "Wide Awake." LMFAO brought their signature energy to the stage with a medley of their hits, including "Party Rock Anthem" and "Sexy and I Know It."
Other performers included Chris Brown, who performed his single "Turn Up the Music," and Usher, who delivered a high-energy rendition of his hit song "Scream."
The show also paid tribute to some of the industry's fallen icons, including Whitney Houston and Donna Summer. John Legend and Jordin Sparks performed a touching tribute to Houston, singing her hit songs "I Will Always Love You" and "The Greatest Love of All." Natasha Bedingfield performed a tribute to Summer, singing her disco classic "Last Dance."
The 2012 Billboard Music Awards were a night to remember, celebrating the year's biggest and brightest stars in music. With unforgettable performances and well-deserved awards, it was a show that won't soon be forgotten.
