The biggest stars in موسیقی lit up the stage of Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena for the Billboard موسیقی Awards. But no one beamed brighter than Taylor Swift, who netted eight awards. Accepting her سونا statue for سب, سب سے اوپر artist, تیز رو, سوئفٹ gave سہارا to the 3.7 million شائقین who purchased "Red" and drove her across-the-board victories: "Thank آپ for making my موسیقی 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, تیز رو, سوئفٹ sang of the joys of being her tender age, surrounded سے طرف کی a full posse (including members of two mainstay Vegas acts, Cirque du Soleil and Jabbawockeez). Billboard checked in with تیز رو, سوئفٹ just days after the show, as she was already back in the thick of her current U.S. tour.
Billboard: آپ were the night's big winner. What was the highlight of the night for آپ 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 یا moved آپ in a way آپ didn't expect?
I loved Ed Sheeran's performance because I get to see him اقدام crowds with just an acoustic گٹار and his voice every night on tour, and to watch him do that on a nationally televised scale made me so happy.
Who were آپ excited to see and meet at the show?
I was just excited that a bunch of my دوستوں were there like Selena [Gomez and Ed]. It turned the night into مزید of a dance party than a high-pressure media event.
Madonna was the سب, سب سے اوپر touring artist. As someone who spends a lot of time on the road, have آپ learned anything سے طرف کی 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 advice would آپ give them?
I never give advice unless someone asks me for it. One thing I've learned, and possibly the only advice I have to give, is to not be that person giving out unsolicited advice based on your own personal experience. I've always had a lot of older people giving me advice because I'm young, and in the end, it all comes down to who آپ want to be remembered as. Just be that.
How did آپ celebrate your victorious night?
We had a giant رات کے کھانے, شام کا کھانا 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 آپ out? Where did آپ go and who did آپ hang with?
I flew back to L.A. that night, so I was only out till about 1 a.m. Then I got home, کہا "hi" to my cat, then fell asleep in seconds.
آپ gave a heartfelt thank-you to your شائقین and acknowledged them as being "the longest and best relationship I've had." How would آپ describe that relationship? And how did it feel to have the opportunity to thank them publicly as آپ accepted artist of the year?
I loved being able to thank my شائقین for this life they've دیا 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 آپ 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 love 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, تیز رو, سوئفٹ sang of the joys of being her tender age, surrounded سے طرف کی a full posse (including members of two mainstay Vegas acts, Cirque du Soleil and Jabbawockeez). Billboard checked in with تیز رو, سوئفٹ just days after the show, as she was already back in the thick of her current U.S. tour.
Billboard: آپ were the night's big winner. What was the highlight of the night for آپ 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 یا moved آپ in a way آپ didn't expect?
I loved Ed Sheeran's performance because I get to see him اقدام crowds with just an acoustic گٹار and his voice every night on tour, and to watch him do that on a nationally televised scale made me so happy.
Who were آپ excited to see and meet at the show?
I was just excited that a bunch of my دوستوں were there like Selena [Gomez and Ed]. It turned the night into مزید of a dance party than a high-pressure media event.
Madonna was the سب, سب سے اوپر touring artist. As someone who spends a lot of time on the road, have آپ learned anything سے طرف کی 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 advice would آپ give them?
I never give advice unless someone asks me for it. One thing I've learned, and possibly the only advice I have to give, is to not be that person giving out unsolicited advice based on your own personal experience. I've always had a lot of older people giving me advice because I'm young, and in the end, it all comes down to who آپ want to be remembered as. Just be that.
How did آپ celebrate your victorious night?
We had a giant رات کے کھانے, شام کا کھانا 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 آپ out? Where did آپ go and who did آپ hang with?
I flew back to L.A. that night, so I was only out till about 1 a.m. Then I got home, کہا "hi" to my cat, then fell asleep in seconds.
آپ gave a heartfelt thank-you to your شائقین and acknowledged them as being "the longest and best relationship I've had." How would آپ describe that relationship? And how did it feel to have the opportunity to thank them publicly as آپ accepted artist of the year?
I loved being able to thank my شائقین for this life they've دیا 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 آپ 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 love 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 موسیقی and entertainment. The award is a real honor because its not دیا out every سال – 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 آپ think should get the اگلے 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 love 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 singing '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 love 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 singing '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 کنسرٹ 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 ساحل سمندر, بیچ near Melbourne. She also has had plenty of time to go shopping and sign a few autographs for شائقین who have stopped her in the street.
We love her new look too. It is very feminine and romantic. She has a great eye when putting together outfits and always looks fabulous.