The biggest stars in 음악 lit up the stage of Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena for the Billboard 음악 Awards. But no one beamed brighter than Taylor Swift, who netted eight awards. Accepting her gold statue for 상단, 맨 위로 artist, 빠른, 스위프트 gave props to the 3.7 million 팬 who purchased "Red" and drove her across-the-board victories: "Thank 당신 for making my 음악 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, 빠른, 스위프트 sang of the joys of being her tender age, surrounded 의해 a full posse (including members of two mainstay Vegas acts, Cirque du Soleil and Jabbawockeez). Billboard checked in with 빠른, 스위프트 just days after the show, as she was already back in the thick of her current U.S. tour.
Billboard: 당신 were the night's big winner. What was the highlight of the night for 당신 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 또는 moved 당신 in a way 당신 didn't expect?
I loved Ed Sheeran's performance because I get to see him 옮기기 crowds with just an acoustic 기타 and his voice every night on tour, and to watch him do that on a nationally televised scale made me so happy.
Who were 당신 excited to see and meet at the show?
I was just excited that a bunch of my 프렌즈 were there like Selena [Gomez and Ed]. It turned the night into 더 많이 of a dance party than a high-pressure media event.
마돈나 was the 상단, 맨 위로 touring artist. As someone who spends a lot of time on the road, have 당신 learned anything 의해 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 조언 would 당신 give them?
I never give 조언 unless someone asks me for it. One thing I've learned, and possibly the only 조언 I have to give, is to not be that person giving out unsolicited 조언 based on your own personal experience. I've always had a lot of older people giving me 조언 because I'm young, and in the end, it all comes down to who 당신 want to be remembered as. Just be that.
How did 당신 celebrate your 빅토리어스 night?
We had a giant 공식 만찬, 저녁 식사 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 당신 out? Where did 당신 go and who did 당신 hang with?
I flew back to L.A. that night, so I was only out till about 1 a.m. Then I got home, said "hi" to my cat, then fell asleep in seconds.
당신 gave a heartfelt thank-you to your 팬 and acknowledged them as being "the longest and best relationship I've had." How would 당신 describe that relationship? And how did it feel to have the opportunity to thank them publicly as 당신 accepted artist of the year?
I loved being able to thank my 팬 for this life they've given 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 당신 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 사랑 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, 빠른, 스위프트 sang of the joys of being her tender age, surrounded 의해 a full posse (including members of two mainstay Vegas acts, Cirque du Soleil and Jabbawockeez). Billboard checked in with 빠른, 스위프트 just days after the show, as she was already back in the thick of her current U.S. tour.
Billboard: 당신 were the night's big winner. What was the highlight of the night for 당신 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 또는 moved 당신 in a way 당신 didn't expect?
I loved Ed Sheeran's performance because I get to see him 옮기기 crowds with just an acoustic 기타 and his voice every night on tour, and to watch him do that on a nationally televised scale made me so happy.
Who were 당신 excited to see and meet at the show?
I was just excited that a bunch of my 프렌즈 were there like Selena [Gomez and Ed]. It turned the night into 더 많이 of a dance party than a high-pressure media event.
마돈나 was the 상단, 맨 위로 touring artist. As someone who spends a lot of time on the road, have 당신 learned anything 의해 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 조언 would 당신 give them?
I never give 조언 unless someone asks me for it. One thing I've learned, and possibly the only 조언 I have to give, is to not be that person giving out unsolicited 조언 based on your own personal experience. I've always had a lot of older people giving me 조언 because I'm young, and in the end, it all comes down to who 당신 want to be remembered as. Just be that.
How did 당신 celebrate your 빅토리어스 night?
We had a giant 공식 만찬, 저녁 식사 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 당신 out? Where did 당신 go and who did 당신 hang with?
I flew back to L.A. that night, so I was only out till about 1 a.m. Then I got home, said "hi" to my cat, then fell asleep in seconds.
당신 gave a heartfelt thank-you to your 팬 and acknowledged them as being "the longest and best relationship I've had." How would 당신 describe that relationship? And how did it feel to have the opportunity to thank them publicly as 당신 accepted artist of the year?
I loved being able to thank my 팬 for this life they've given 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 당신 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 사랑 feels like.
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 사랑 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 노래 '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 사랑 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 노래 '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 음악회, 콘서트 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 바닷가, 비치 near Melbourne. She also has had plenty of time to go shopping and sign a few autographs for 팬 who have stopped her in the street.
We 사랑 her new look too. It is very feminine and romantic. She has a great eye when putting together outfits and always looks fabulous.