Billboard Awards 2004

Usher performs Dec. 8, 2004, during the Billbaord Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Gwen Stefani poses with dancers on the red carpet during The 2004 Billboard Music Awards Dec. 8, 2004, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Britney Spears and her husband, Kevin Federline, stop to walk their dog on the red carpet during The 2004 Billboard Music Awards Dec. 8, 2004, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Nicole Richie arrives Dec. 8, 2004, for the Billbaord Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Paris Hilton arrives Dec. 8, 2004, for the Billbaord Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Lance Armstrong and Sheryl Crow pose on the red carpet during the 2004 Billboard Music Awards, Dec. 8, 2004, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Ashlee Simpson poses on the red carpet during The 2004 Billboard Music Awards Dec. 8, 2004, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Simpson won an award for best New Female Artist.

Recording artist Dave Navarro poses on the red carpet during the 2004 Billboard Music Awards Dec. 8, 2004, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Alicia Keys performs Dec. 8, 2004, during the Billboard Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Destiny's Child accepts the artists achievement award Dec. 8, 2004, during the Billboard Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Members of the band Evanescence pose on the red carpet during the 2004 Billboard Music Awards Dec. 8, 2004, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

"American Idol" winner Fantasia poses on the red carpet during the 2004 Billboard Music Awards Dec. 8, 2004, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Members of Green Day pose on the red carpet during the 2004 Billboard Music Awards Dec. 8, 2004, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Members of the Band Maroon5 pose on the red carpet during the 2004 Billboard Music Awards Dec. 8, 2004, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Kanye West poses with his award during the 2004 Billboard Music Awards Dec. 8, 2004, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. West won four awards including New Male Artist of The Year.

Country recording artist Gretchen Wilson poses with her award during the 2004 Billboard Music Awards Dec. 8, 2004, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Wilson won awards for Female Country Artist of The Year and New Country Artist of The Year.

Music legend Stevie Wonder poses with his Century Award at the 2004 Billboard Music Awards Dec. 8, 2004, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

R&B artist Usher poses with just a few of his 11 awards during the 2004 Billboard Music Awards Dec. 8, 2004, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Usher won The Artist of The Year award among many others.

Nelly performs Dec. 8, 2004, during the Billbaord Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Diana Ross performs Dec. 8, 2004, during the Billbaord Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.