LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — dick clark productions and NBC announced today that global superstar Taylor Swift will open the “2019 Billboard Music Awards” with the worldwide premiere performance of her smash hit new song “ME!” featuring Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco.
Swift joins previously announced performers Paula Abdul, BTS featuring Halsey, Ciara, Kelly Clarkson, Lauren Daigle, Dan + Shay, Halsey, Jonas Brothers, Tori Kelly, Khalid, Madonna and Maluma and Panic! At The Disco, plus a special performance by 2019 ICON Award recipient, Mariah Carey.
The “2019 Billboard Music Awards,” with returning host Kelly Clarkson, will broadcast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 1 at 8 p.m. and will feature this year’s hottest musical acts, unexpected collaborations and buzzworthy moments.
A 23-time BBMA winner (the most of any artist) Swift returns to the BBMA performance stage for the first time since 2013.
Once again nominated this year, she received nods in two categories: Top Female Artist and Top Touring Artist.
Swift released new music today including "Me" and a new video for the single.
