The biggest stars in âm nhạc lit up the stage of Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena for the Billboard âm nhạc Awards. But no one beamed brighter than Taylor Swift, who netted eight awards. Accepting her vàng statue for hàng đầu, đầu trang artist, nhanh, swift gave các điểm thưởng to the 3.7 million những người hâm mộ who purchased "Red" and drove her across-the-board victories: "Thank bạn for making my âm nhạc the soundtrack to your crazy emotions," she said. "You are the longest and best relationship I've had."
She also premiered her new single, "22," in one of the night's most spirited performances, which kicked off in her dressing room and wound its way through the audience before hitting the stage. Ditching her glittering blue Zuhair Murad mini-dress for a unicorn-emblazoned T-shirt and shorts, nhanh, swift sang of the joys of being her tender age, surrounded bởi a full posse (including members of two mainstay Vegas acts, Cirque du Soleil and Jabbawockeez). Billboard checked in with nhanh, swift just days after the show, as she was already back in the thick of her current U.S. tour.
Billboard: bạn were the night's big winner. What was the highlight of the night for bạn personally?
Swift: For me the highlight of the night was standing onstage with my 15 breathless, beaming dancers after we finished our performance. We were all standing together and got to look out into a crowd that was giving us a standing ovation. It was a wonderful feeling.
What performances stood out to you? Was there anyone who surprised hoặc moved bạn in a way bạn didn't expect?
I loved Ed Sheeran's performance because I get to see him di chuyển crowds with just an acoustic đàn ghi ta, guitar and his voice every night on tour, and to watch him do that on a nationally televised scale made me so happy.
Who were bạn excited to see and meet at the show?
I was just excited that a bunch of my Những người bạn were there like Selena [Gomez and Ed]. It turned the night into thêm of a dance party than a high-pressure media event.
Madonna was the hàng đầu, đầu trang touring artist. As someone who spends a lot of time on the road, have bạn learned anything bởi what she's done in her career?
One element of Madonna's career that really takes center stage is how many times she's reinvented herself. It's easier to stay in one look, one comfort zone, one musical style. It's inspiring to see someone whose only predictable quality is being unpredictable.
There were also artists on hand who are part of the new wave of younger performers taking hold at radio -- Selena Gomez performed, and Ariana Grande presented. What Lời khuyên would bạn give them?
I never give Lời khuyên unless someone asks me for it. One thing I've learned, and possibly the only Lời khuyên I have to give, is to not be that person giving out unsolicited Lời khuyên based on your own personal experience. I've always had a lot of older people giving me Lời khuyên because I'm young, and in the end, it all comes down to who bạn want to be remembered as. Just be that.
How did bạn celebrate your Victorious night?
We had a giant bữa tối, bữa ăn tối at Nobu for all of my bandmates, dancers and friends. It seemed like everyone was there. Ed, Selena, Austin Mahone . . . We were all just laughing together and rejoicing in a really fun evening.
How late were bạn out? Where did bạn go and who did bạn hang with?
I flew back to L.A. that night, so I was only out till about 1 a.m. Then I got home, đã đưa ý kiến "hi" to my cat, then fell asleep in seconds.
bạn gave a heartfelt thank-you to your những người hâm mộ and acknowledged them as being "the longest and best relationship I've had." How would bạn describe that relationship? And how did it feel to have the opportunity to thank them publicly as bạn accepted artist of the year?
I loved being able to thank my những người hâm mộ for this life they've được trao me. Being on tour, I get a nightly reminder of how lucky I am to get to stand on giant stages and sing for sold-out crowds. Now I have so many girls my age coming up to me and saying, "I've listened to bạn for seven years." It's crazy to me that we've been in each other's lives that long and it still feels new. But hey, I guess that's what real tình yêu feels like.
She also premiered her new single, "22," in one of the night's most spirited performances, which kicked off in her dressing room and wound its way through the audience before hitting the stage. Ditching her glittering blue Zuhair Murad mini-dress for a unicorn-emblazoned T-shirt and shorts, nhanh, swift sang of the joys of being her tender age, surrounded bởi a full posse (including members of two mainstay Vegas acts, Cirque du Soleil and Jabbawockeez). Billboard checked in with nhanh, swift just days after the show, as she was already back in the thick of her current U.S. tour.
Billboard: bạn were the night's big winner. What was the highlight of the night for bạn personally?
Swift: For me the highlight of the night was standing onstage with my 15 breathless, beaming dancers after we finished our performance. We were all standing together and got to look out into a crowd that was giving us a standing ovation. It was a wonderful feeling.
What performances stood out to you? Was there anyone who surprised hoặc moved bạn in a way bạn didn't expect?
I loved Ed Sheeran's performance because I get to see him di chuyển crowds with just an acoustic đàn ghi ta, guitar and his voice every night on tour, and to watch him do that on a nationally televised scale made me so happy.
Who were bạn excited to see and meet at the show?
I was just excited that a bunch of my Những người bạn were there like Selena [Gomez and Ed]. It turned the night into thêm of a dance party than a high-pressure media event.
Madonna was the hàng đầu, đầu trang touring artist. As someone who spends a lot of time on the road, have bạn learned anything bởi what she's done in her career?
One element of Madonna's career that really takes center stage is how many times she's reinvented herself. It's easier to stay in one look, one comfort zone, one musical style. It's inspiring to see someone whose only predictable quality is being unpredictable.
There were also artists on hand who are part of the new wave of younger performers taking hold at radio -- Selena Gomez performed, and Ariana Grande presented. What Lời khuyên would bạn give them?
I never give Lời khuyên unless someone asks me for it. One thing I've learned, and possibly the only Lời khuyên I have to give, is to not be that person giving out unsolicited Lời khuyên based on your own personal experience. I've always had a lot of older people giving me Lời khuyên because I'm young, and in the end, it all comes down to who bạn want to be remembered as. Just be that.
How did bạn celebrate your Victorious night?
We had a giant bữa tối, bữa ăn tối at Nobu for all of my bandmates, dancers and friends. It seemed like everyone was there. Ed, Selena, Austin Mahone . . . We were all just laughing together and rejoicing in a really fun evening.
How late were bạn out? Where did bạn go and who did bạn hang with?
I flew back to L.A. that night, so I was only out till about 1 a.m. Then I got home, đã đưa ý kiến "hi" to my cat, then fell asleep in seconds.
bạn gave a heartfelt thank-you to your những người hâm mộ and acknowledged them as being "the longest and best relationship I've had." How would bạn describe that relationship? And how did it feel to have the opportunity to thank them publicly as bạn accepted artist of the year?
I loved being able to thank my những người hâm mộ for this life they've được trao me. Being on tour, I get a nightly reminder of how lucky I am to get to stand on giant stages and sing for sold-out crowds. Now I have so many girls my age coming up to me and saying, "I've listened to bạn for seven years." It's crazy to me that we've been in each other's lives that long and it still feels new. But hey, I guess that's what real tình yêu feels like.
Taylor’s BFF Emma Stone got to present her with the Ultimate Choice Award, which she got for all of her awesome contributions to âm nhạc and entertainment. The award is a real honor because its not được trao out every năm – only when someone really deserves it! Past winners of the coveted Ultimate Choice include Justin Timberlake, Adam Sandler, Mike Myers and Reese Witherspoon.
Congrats, Taylor! We can’t think of anyone who deserves it more.
Give Taylor a shout out in the comments. Which celeb do bạn think should get the tiếp theo Ultimate Choice Award?
I was wondering who the bonus tracks were about, this is what I think:
Superman:Quite obviously this one's for her dad..
Ours: This is a bit trickier but I think it's about Toby Hemingway, her co-star in 'Mine'. Why? Because she sings 'I tình yêu the gap between your teeth' and 'any snide remarks from my father about your tattoos' and his 'bleach blond hair', all of which describes Toby. Finally, when she's hát 'right now you're mine',she lays a special emphasis on 'mine'. We all know she dedicated mine to him.
If This Was A Movie:I have no clue. Enlighten me, would you?
Superman:Quite obviously this one's for her dad..
Ours: This is a bit trickier but I think it's about Toby Hemingway, her co-star in 'Mine'. Why? Because she sings 'I tình yêu the gap between your teeth' and 'any snide remarks from my father about your tattoos' and his 'bleach blond hair', all of which describes Toby. Finally, when she's hát 'right now you're mine',she lays a special emphasis on 'mine'. We all know she dedicated mine to him.
If This Was A Movie:I have no clue. Enlighten me, would you?
And she is getting it! The beautiful blonde is becoming a huge hit in the Land DOwn Under. Her tour dates are filling buổi hòa nhạc halls across the country.
It is not all work and no play though. Taylor has also had some time off to enjoy Australia. Here we see her on the bờ biển, bãi biển near Melbourne. She also has had plenty of time to go shopping and sign a few autographs for những người hâm mộ who have stopped her in the street.
We tình yêu her new look too. It is very feminine and romantic. She has a great eye when putting together outfits and always looks fabulous.