Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R and The Weeknd win Apple Music Awards
By Associated Press
NEW YORK: Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R and The Weeknd have all gained honors at a revamped Apple Music Awards, which has grown bigger to embody international music patterns.
Rodrigo was named breakthrough artist of the 12 months, her “Sour” was named finest album of the 12 months and her “drivers license” was track of the 12 months.
The streaming service topped H.E.R. as songwriter of the 12 months and The Weeknd was named international artist of the 12 months, a step up from the class final 12 months which was mere artist of the 12 months.
“I am very honored and blessed to receive this recognition,” H.E.R. said in a statement. “As a young Black and Filipino artist, and a woman who is on the stage giving my all, there’s no doubt that representation is important.”
The Weeknd thanked Apple for the respect and being supportive “not just for my work but additionally for excellent music by newer artists the place it issues a lot for creators to be discovered and supported.”
The Apple Music Awards, now in its third 12 months, additionally launched a brand new class of awards recognizing artists from 5 international locations and areas — Africa, France, Germany, Japan, and Russia — who made the best influence culturally and on the charts of their respective international locations and areas.
The winners are Aya Nakamura for the French area, OFFICIAL HIGE DANDism for Japan, RIN for Germany, Scriptonite for Russia and Wizkid for Africa.
“We’re thrilled to honor the artists which might be shaping tradition and connecting with followers around the globe on Apple Music,” mentioned Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice chairman of Apple Music and Beats. “This year we’re also recognizing more regional artists, showing the world the impact of extraordinary talented musicians who are making waves globally.”
The service mentioned winners are chosen by means of a course of that displays each Apple Music’s editorial perspective and what prospects around the globe are listening to essentially the most.
Last 12 months, rapper Lil Baby was named artist of the 12 months by Apple, Taylor Swift was named songwriter of the 12 months and Megan Thee Stallion was honored with breakthrough artist of the 12 months.
