
Initially led by the single “Devour”, it was the subsequent, Billboard Top 10 single “Second Chance” that proved a real breakthrough for the band, earning triple platinum certification. The album was produced by Rob Cavallo known for his work with the Goo Goo Dolls and Green Day, and peaked at No. The group’s third full-length release “Sound of Madness” appeared in July 2008, after which guitarist Nick Perri left the band. Following “Us and Them”, Shinedown underwent considerable membership changes, with the 2008 line up consisting of Brent Smith, Barry Kersh, guitarists Nick Perri and Zach Meyers and bassist Eric Bass. In support of the record the band toured on the 2006 SnoCore Tour alongside Seether and Flyleaf, as well as with Trapt on the Equinox tour.

Subsequent singles included “Heroes” and “I Dare You”, the latter of which was used by the WWE in promotion of “Wrestlemania 22”. Shinedown’s sophomore album “Us and Them” arrived in October 2005, led by the No. Following the release the band embarked on an extensive touring schedule, which lasted until the end of 2004. 53 on the Billboard 200, and has since been certified platinum. Featuring the singles “Fly from the Inside”, “Burning Bright”, and “45”, the album charted at No. Shinedown’s debut album “Leave a Whisper” was released in July 2003, immediately introducing the band’s melodic rock sensibilities to a large audience. Originally comprised of vocalist Brent Smith, guitarist Jasin Todd, bassist Brad Stewart, and drummer Barry Kersh, the band inked a recording deal with Atlantic Records soon after forming. WINNER: Anitta - Envolver Bad Bunny - Tití Me Preguntó Becky G & Karol G - Mamiii Daddy Yankee - Remix Farruko - Pepas J Balvin & Skrillex - In da Getto Best R&BĪlicia Keys - City of Gods (Part II) Chlöe - Have Mercy H.E.R.In the wake of bands such as Creed and Nickelback, rock witnessed somewhat of a resurgence in the 2000s, aided later by Shinedown. September 2021: Griff - One Night October 2021: Remi Wolf - Sexy Villain November 2021: Nessa Barrett - I Hope Ur Miserable Until Ur Dead WINNER: December 2021: Seventeen - Rock With You January 2021: Mae Muller - Better Days February 2022: Gayle - ABCDEFU March 2022: Shenseea - R U That April 2022: Omar Apollo - Tamagotchi May 2022: Wet Leg - Chaise Longue June 2022: Muni Long - Baby Boo July 2022: Doechii - Persuasive Best Collaborationĭrake Featuring Future & Young Thug - Way 2 Sexy Elton John & Dua Lipa - Cold Heart (Pnau Remix) WINNER: Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow - Industry Baby Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa - Sweetest Pie Post Malone & The Weeknd - One Right Now Rosalía Featuring The Weeknd - La Fama The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber - Stay Best Popīillie Eilish - Happier Than Ever Doja Cat - Woman Ed Sheeran - Shivers WINNER: Harry Styles - As It Was Lizzo - About Damn Time Olivia Rodrigo - Traitor Best Hip-HopĮminem & Snoop Dogg - From the D 2 the LBC Future Featuring Drake & Tems - Wait for U Kendrick Lamar - N95 Latto - Big Energy WINNER: Nicki Minaj Featuring Lil Baby - Do We Have a Problem? Pusha T - Diet Coke Best Rockįoo Fighters - Love Dies Young Jack White - Taking Me Back Muse - Won’t Stand Down WINNER: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Black Summer Shinedown - Planet Zero Three Days Grace - So Called Life Best AlternativeĪvril Lavigne Featuring Blackbear - Love It When You Hate Me Imagine Dragons & JID - Enemy Machine Gun Kelly Featuring Willow - Emo Girl WINNER: Måneskin - I Wanna Be Your Slave Panic! at the Disco - Viva las Vengeance Twenty One Pilots - Saturday Willow & Avril Lavigne Featuring Travis Barker - Grow Best Latin WINNER: Bad Bunny Drake Ed Sheeran Harry Styles Jack Harlow Lil Nas X Lizzo Song of the YearĪdele - Easy on Me WINNER: Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever Doja Cat - Woman Elton John & Dua Lipa - Cold Heart (Pnau Remix) Lizzo - About Damn Time The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber - Stay Best New Artist, Presented by Extra® Gumīaby Keem WINNER: Dove Cameron Gayle Latto Måneskin Seventeen Push Performance of the Year

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