Billie Eilish has once again captured the spotlight as Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2024, making her the first-ever two-time recipient of this prestigious award.
Eilish’s accolades this year include a historic second Academy Award for her haunting ballad “What Was I Made For?” from the Barbie movie soundtrack, which also earned her two GRAMMYs. Her latest album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, marked a career milestone. The album debuted at number one in 138 countries on Apple Music’s charts.
Eilish’s influence extended beyond the recording studio. Eilish’s performance of “Birds of a Feather” at the summer games’ closing ceremony captured worldwide attention, leading to record-breaking Shazam searches.
Additionally, her collaboration with Charli XCX on the summer hit “Guess” added to her prolific year. Eilish is currently on a sold-out global tour for Hit Me Hard and Soft, which is set to continue into 2025.
As a seven-time GRAMMY nominee this year, including nods for Record of the Year and Album of the Year, Eilish has proven her staying power in an ever-evolving industry. This second win as Apple Music’s Artist of the Year follows her inaugural honor in 2019, during the award’s launch.
Apple Music’s Rachel Newman highlighted Eilish’s artistic evolution, praising her ability to connect deeply with fans worldwide. Eilish expressed her gratitude, acknowledging Apple Music’s unwavering support since the early days of her career.
Fans can celebrate her achievement by exploring her discography in Spatial Audio on Apple Music and revisiting playlists featuring 2024’s top songs and albums, curated by Apple editors.
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