2024-11-21 17:26:00
American singer and songwriter Billie Eilish today became the first musician elected twice Artist of the Year for the Apple Musicwhich pointed out in a statement having recognized “its extraordinary impact” throughout 2024.
The first time that Eilish was awarded in the same category happened in 2019 — the year of the inauguration of the Apple Music Awards. Maçã streaming also acclaimed the artist’s third studio album, called “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” — which reached #1 on Apple Music’s overall album chart in 138 countries.
It’s an achievement that speaks not only to Apple Music’s passion for Billie’s work, but to the lasting possibilities of everything she creates. If its debut in 2019, “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?” — listed at No. 30 on Apple Music’s Top 100 Albums in May of this year — introduced her to the world as a teenage phenomenon, “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” signaled that she was here to stay.
This year was also full of achievements for Eilish, who performed her hit “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games — which fueled his biggest day of activity on Shazam. She was also nominated for seven categories at the 2024 Grammy Awards and won, earlier this year, her second Oscar for Best Original Song (with “What Was I Made For?”from the film’s soundtrack “Barbie”).
Eilish celebrated Apple Music’s most recent awards show:
Since day one, Apple Music has supported my music and art, and I am honored and happy to receive this recognition as Artist of the Year after so many years of career.
Apple Music too highlighted Eilish’s discography on a special page with a selection of playlistswhich also contains several lists with the songs that marked 2024 in various categories.
Apple Music has a catalog of more than 100 million songs and 30 thousand playlists — many of them supporting Spatial Audio (Dolby Atmos) and in very high definition, with audio Lossless. For those who love classical music, there is a dedicated app with over 5 million tracks, all in a simplified interface! In Brazil, there are three types of subscription: University (R$11.90/month), Individual (R$21.90/month) and Family (R$34.90/month). If you are not a subscriber, You can test the service for free for one month. It is also part of the company’s subscription package, Apple One.
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– What themes does Billie Eilish explore in her album *HIT ME HARD AND SOFT*?
**Interviewer:** Today, we’re thrilled to have Billie Eilish, the first-ever double winner of Apple Music’s Artist of the Year award, with us. Billie, congratulations on this remarkable achievement and on the success of your latest album, *HIT ME HARD AND SOFT*, which topped the charts in 138 countries! How does it feel to receive this recognition again?
**Billie Eilish:** Thank you so much! It feels surreal to win this award for the second time. Apple Music has been with me since the beginning, supporting my music and my art. It’s an honor to be recognized like this again, especially after the journey we’ve been on together.
**Interviewer:** Your first win was in 2019. Looking back, how do you think you’ve evolved as an artist since then?
**Billie Eilish:** I’ve grown a lot, both personally and artistically. My debut album introduced me as a young artist, but with *HIT ME HARD AND SOFT*, I feel like I’ve really found my voice and style. Each project teaches me something new, and I think this album truly reflects who I am today.
**Interviewer:** Your performance of ”BIRDS OF A FEATHER” at the Paris Olympic Games this year garnered significant attention. What was that experience like for you?
**Billie Eilish:** Performing at the Olympics was a dream come true! It was such a huge event, and being able to share my music on such a grand stage was exhilarating. The response was overwhelming, and it truly highlighted the reach of my music.
**Interviewer:** You’ve had quite a year, not only with your album release and performances but also with your Grammy nominations and another Oscar win. How do you keep it all balanced?
**Billie Eilish:** It’s definitely a lot to juggle, but I try to stay grounded and focused on what I love—creating music. I have an amazing team that supports me and helps manage everything. At the end of the day, it’s important to take breaks and recharge, so I don’t lose sight of why I started doing this in the first place.
**Interviewer:** In your acceptance speech, you mentioned Apple Music’s support. Can you elaborate on how their platform has impacted your career?
**Billie Eilish:** Absolutely! Apple Music has been so instrumental in promoting my music. They believed in me from the start, and their support helped me reach a global audience. It’s incredible to have a platform that not only showcases my work but also celebrates artists in such a meaningful way.
**Interviewer:** With 2024 just around the corner, what can we expect next from you?
**Billie Eilish:** I’m always working on new music, and I’m excited to share more with my fans. I want to keep pushing boundaries and exploring new sounds. Expect the unexpected—I’m really looking forward to what the new year will bring!
**Interviewer:** We can’t wait to hear it! Thank you for joining us today, Billie, and congratulations once again on your achievements!
**Billie Eilish:** Thank you for having me! It’s always a pleasure.