Welcome to the POP AWARDS 2024, the seventh annual Pop Awards

As we step into the new year, anticipation builds for the exciting possibilities lying ahead, yet it also is a time of reflection on the achievements of the year gone by. At Pop Magazine, we are looking forward to new releases from our beloved artists, and we look back on the impressive musical landscape which was unfolding over the past twelve months. We acknowledge the wealth of music released last year and celebrate the best of it at the 7th annual Pop Awards, starting today. With 50 nominees across ten categories, Pop Magazine presents the Pop Awards 2024, and of course your voice matters to select the winners! Take a moment to vote for your favorite nominees anytime between January 21st and March 10th. The results of the public voting combined with the ballots cast by our expert panel of music journalists will determine which artists will receive the coveted Pop Awards trophies on March 17th, 2024.

→ To cast your vote, go to Pop Awards 2024

 

 
With a wide range of artist and musical styles, the seventh annual Pop Awards combine the highlights of 2023. Country music legend Dolly Parton and rising pop star Jessika are both nominated in two categories at the Pop Awards 2024. Jason Mraz and Jon Batiste return to the Pop Awards, each with their third nomination overall, while James Blunt, Joy Denalane, Frank Joshua, Macklemore, Mick Kolassa, Freya Ridings, and Bettye LaVette all add a second nomination. The complete list of our nominees is right below, so check it out and cast your vote!

→ Listen to the Pop Awards 2024 playlist on Spotify

 
Pop Awards 2024: Artist Of The Year Award
Here are the nominees for the Artist Of The Year Award

Chris Stapleton
Dolly Parton
Ellie Goulding
James Blunt
Miley Cyrus

Previous winners: Taylor Swift (2023), Adele (2022), Eminem (2021), The Highwomen (2020), The Carters (2019), Taylor Swift (2018)

 
Pop Awards 2024: Album Of The Year Award
Here are the nominees for the Album Of The Year Award

Jessika – “World Ain’t Ready”
Joy Denalane – “Willpower”
Keiko Matsui – “Euphoria”
Maysa – “Music For Your Soul”
Rebekka Bakken – “Always On My Mind”

Previous winners: John Legend – “Legend” (2023), Dee Daniels – “The Promise” (2022), Gregory Porter – “All Rise” (2021), Jack Savoretti – “Singing To Strangers” (2020), Tash Sultana – “Flow State” (2019), Charlie Cunningham – “Lines” (2018)

 
Pop Awards 2024: Song Of The Year Award
Here are the nominees for the Song Of The Year Award

A Great Big World (featuring Rachel Platten) – “Nothing’s Impossible”
Beth Crowley – “Tempting Fate”
Frank Joshua – “Bluebell Wood”
Rachel Platten – “Girls”
The Beatles – “Now And Then”

Previous winners: Candace Woodson – “(Trying To Be) Perfect” (2023), Monique DeBose – “Brown Beauty” (2022), Dua Lipa – “Physical” (2021), Nuela Charles – “Got It Bad” (2020), Justin Timberlake (featuring Chris Stapleton) – “Say Something” (2019), Deep Purple – “All I Got Is You” (2018)

 
Pop Awards 2024: Music Video Of The Year Award
Here are the nominees for the Music Video Of The Year Award

Ghost Hounds – “Last Train To Nowhere”
Joyce Wrice – “Bittersweet Goodbyes”
Macklemore (featuring DJ Premier) – “Heroes”
Mette – “Mama’s Eyes”
Tyla – “Been Thinking”

Previous winners:  Harry Styles – “As It Was” (2023), Jon Batiste – “I Need You” (2022), Alicia Keys – “Underdog” (2021)

 
Pop Awards 2024: Icon Of The Year Award
Here are the nominees for the Icon Of The Year Award

Allison Russell
Alma
Iris DeMent
Mick Kolassa
Sam Smith

Previous winners: J. Ivy (2023), Brandi Carlile (2022), Shemekia Copeland (2021)

 
Pop Awards 2024: Female Artist Of The Year Award
Here are the nominees for the Female Artist Of The Year Award

Elle King
Freya Ridings
Kali Uchis
Lauren Spencer Smith
Raye

Previous winners: Aurora (2023), Birdy (2022), Katy Perry (2021)

 
Pop Awards 2024: Male Artist Of The Year Award
Here are the nominees for the Male Artist Of The Year Award

BJ The Chicago Kid
Devon Gilfillian
Jason Mraz
Jon Batiste
Lost Frequencies

Previous winners: Bryan Adams (2023), Michael Patrick Kelly (2022), Adam Lambert (2021)

 
Pop Awards 2024: Band/Group Of The Year Award
Here are the nominees for the Band/Group Of The Year Award

Belle And Sebastian
Take That
The Paper Kites
The Shindellas
The Teskey Brothers

Previous winners: Tears For Fears (2023), Thunder (2022), Bon Jovi (2021)

 
Pop Awards 2024: Emerging Artist Of The Year Award
Here are the nominees for the Emerging Artist Of The Year Award

Acantha Lang
Jessika
Mae Simpson
Naomi Sharon
Veronica Fusaro

Previous winners: Mica Millar (2023), Yebba (2022), Katie Pruitt (2021), Caleb Elliott (2020), Tash Sultana (2019), Emily Estefan (2018)

 
Pop Awards 2024: Lifetime Achievement Award
Here are the nominees for the Lifetime Achievement Award

Bettye LaVette
Dolly Parton
Graham Nash
Shania Twain
The Rolling Stones

Previous winners: A-Ha (2023), Abba (2022), Bon Jovi (2021), Willie Nelson (2020), Paul McCartney (2019), TLC (2018)