{"id":101901,"date":"2024-11-25T13:44:03","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T13:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=101901"},"modified":"2024-11-25T13:44:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T13:44:06","slug":"billie-eilish-crowned-apple-musics-artist-of-the-year-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/billie-eilish-crowned-apple-musics-artist-of-the-year-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Billie Eilish Crowned Apple Music&#8217;s Artist of the Year 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 style=\"user-select: auto;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; user-select: auto;\">Apple Music has unveiled the winners of its 2024 Apple Music Awards, with Billie Eilish grabbing the prestigious title of Artist of the Year. This marks a historic achievement, as Billie becomes the first artist to win the award twice since its creation in 2019, showing her unparalleled popularity and influence within the music industry. <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>2024 was a pretty special year for Billie. She began the year by securing two Grammy Awards for her song, <em>What Was I Made For?<\/em>, which won \u201cSong of the Year\u201d and \u201cBest Song Written for Visual Media\u201d. The song, featured in the iconic <em>Barbie <\/em>movie, resonated with audiences and marked a culturally significant moment. Shortly after, she released her third full-length album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, an album that has not only showcased her growth as an artist but also solidified her reputation as one of the boldest voices in pop music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon its release, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT soared to No.1 on Apple Music\u2019s all-genre albums chart in 138 countries. The album\u2019s lead single LUNCH, was followed by the likes of BIRDS OF A FEATHER which became viral sensations globally. Most notably, Billie\u2019s performance of the latter garnered widespread attention during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The performance sparked a surge in Shazam activity and boosted the song\u2019s sales. Billie\u2019s collaboration with Charli XCX on <em>Guess<\/em>, helped add to the viral <em>Brat Summer <\/em>movement, demonstrating Billie\u2019s cultural impact this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Billie\u2019s accolades didn\u2019t stop there. Her work across the year has earned seven additional Grammy nominations, including nominations for \u201cRecord of the Year\u201d, \u201cSong of the Year\u201d, and \u201cAlbum of the Year\u201d for work from HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. She has also received nominations for \u201cBest Dance Pop Recording\u201d for the <em>Over Now Extended Edit<\/em> of <em>L\u2019Amour De Ma Vie<\/em>, and \u201cBest Pop Duo\/Group Performance\u201d for her collaboration with Charli XCX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on Billie\u2019s outstanding year, Apple Music\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/uk\/newsroom\/2024\/11\/billie-eilish-is-apple-musics-artist-of-the-year-for-2024\/\">Rachel Newman<\/a> praised Billie, saying her ability to evolve \u201cbravely and honestly\u201d makes her growth \u201ctruly remarkable\u201d. Having followed Billie\u2019s journey since her <em>Ocean Eyes<\/em> days, I wholeheartedly agree that her latest album not only showcases her growth but also\u00a0 cements her place as a defining figure in mainstream music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Apple Music Awards celebrate the best and boldest musicians who have made a significant impact on global culture. Previous winners include Billie Eilish in 2019, Lil Baby (2020), The Weeknd (2021), Bad Bunny (2022), and Taylor Swift (2023).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given her outstanding musical achievements and cultural significance, this year&#8217;s Apple Music Artist of the Year title is a well-deserved and fitting acknowledgment of Billie\u2019s remarkable impact and artistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-get-my-music-on-apple-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Upload unlimited music releases to Apple Music and other music platforms around the world. Sign up for free at www.routenote.com today.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple Music has unveiled the winners of its 2024 Apple Music Awards, with Billie Eilish grabbing the prestigious title of Artist of the Year. 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