He's graced recent covers of TIME, Forbes, Variety, Rolling Stone, Esquire, Harper's Bazaar, and GQ, and blew away fans with his 2021 Super Bowl LV Halftime Show, which was one of the most Shazamed moments of the year. The Weeknd also hosts the massively popular taste-making Apple Music Radio show 'MEMENTO MORI,' celebrated for its eclectic playlists and major world premieres. 1 on Apple Music's Daily Top 100: Global chart, and ranks as one of the 20 most Shazamed® songs of all time. The smash single 'Blinding Lights' peaked at No.

'After Hours' also holds the record for the most streamed R&B/Soul album in its first week in 73 countries. The global superstar's 2020 album 'After Hours' quickly surpassed one million pre-adds on Apple Music, and is the most pre-added album of all time by a male artist on the platform. Music fans who are not already subscribed to Apple Music can sign up for a three-month free trial at /apple-music.įiltering R&B and pop through an ambitious widescreen lens, The Weeknd took over popular music and culture on his own terms.

The Apple Music Awards celebration kicks off Tuesday, December 7, 2021, with interviews, original content, and more all streaming worldwide on Apple Music and the Apple TV® app. 'This year we're also recognizing more regional artists, showing the world the impact of extraordinary talented musicians who are making waves globally.' 'The past 12 months have proved to be a remarkable year for music, and we're thrilled to honor the artists who are shaping culture and connecting with fans around the world on Apple Music,' said Oliver Schusser, Apple's vice president of Apple Music and Beats. The Regional Artist of the Year awards recognize artists who made the greatest impact culturally and on the charts in their respective countries and regions.

This year, the Apple Music Awards will introduce a new category of awards for Regional Artist of the Year, recognizing artists from five countries and regions: Africa, France, Germany, Japan, and Russia. The Apple Music Awards honor achievements in music across five distinct categories - Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Top Song of the Year, and Top Album of the Year - and winners are chosen through a process that reflects both Apple Music's editorial perspective and what customers around the world are listening to the most.

The third annual Apple Music Awards recognizes the best and boldest musicians of 2021.

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