We’re just days away from watchingTaylor Swiftperform hernew single “ME!”for the first time.Hours after releasing acolorful music videofor the first single off her upcoming seventh studio album, it was announced that the Grammy Award-winning singer, 29, will open up the2019 Billboard Music Awards, which will air on May 1, with a performance of the tune, which also features Panic! at the Disco’sBrendon Urie.This will mark Swift’s first time performing at the annual awards show since 2013, when she sang her hit song “22.”In addition to performing, Swift — who holds the records for most Billboard Music Wins with 23 awards under her belt — is alsoup for two of the night’s honors: Top female artist and top touring artist.Taylor Swift/YoutubeThe song’s release came just hours after she revealed the single’s title toRobin Robertson ABC during the NFL Draft. The superstar opened up about her new music live from a rooftop in themiddle of her beloved Nashville.“‘ME!’ is a song about embracing your individuality and really celebrating it and owning it,” the songstress explained to Roberts. “With a pop song, we have an ability to get a melody stuck in people’s heads and I just want it to be one that makes them feel better about themselves.”TAS Rights ManagementSwift’s new song — which she co-wrote with Urie and Joel Little — is her first since she left her longtime home Big Machine Label Group andmoved over to Republic Records and Universal Music Group.Other artists who willbe performing at the awards showinclude theJonas Brothers,Khalid,MadonnaandMaluma, hostKelly Clarkson,Lauren Daigle,Mariah Carey,Halsey and BTS,Dan + Shay,CiaraandTori Kelly.The 2019 Billboard Music Awards air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
We’re just days away from watchingTaylor Swiftperform hernew single “ME!”for the first time.
Hours after releasing acolorful music videofor the first single off her upcoming seventh studio album, it was announced that the Grammy Award-winning singer, 29, will open up the2019 Billboard Music Awards, which will air on May 1, with a performance of the tune, which also features Panic! at the Disco’sBrendon Urie.
This will mark Swift’s first time performing at the annual awards show since 2013, when she sang her hit song “22.”
In addition to performing, Swift — who holds the records for most Billboard Music Wins with 23 awards under her belt — is alsoup for two of the night’s honors: Top female artist and top touring artist.
Taylor Swift/Youtube
The song’s release came just hours after she revealed the single’s title toRobin Robertson ABC during the NFL Draft. The superstar opened up about her new music live from a rooftop in themiddle of her beloved Nashville.
“‘ME!’ is a song about embracing your individuality and really celebrating it and owning it,” the songstress explained to Roberts. “With a pop song, we have an ability to get a melody stuck in people’s heads and I just want it to be one that makes them feel better about themselves.”
TAS Rights Management
Swift’s new song — which she co-wrote with Urie and Joel Little — is her first since she left her longtime home Big Machine Label Group andmoved over to Republic Records and Universal Music Group.
Other artists who willbe performing at the awards showinclude theJonas Brothers,Khalid,MadonnaandMaluma, hostKelly Clarkson,Lauren Daigle,Mariah Carey,Halsey and BTS,Dan + Shay,CiaraandTori Kelly.
The 2019 Billboard Music Awards air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
source: people.com
