Adele took home the Top Artiste prize at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards Sunday night, which aired live from Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on ABC. Adele who wasn’t on hand to accept the award due to her tour, beat out Justin Bieber, Drake, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd for the top honor.
“It’s lovely to be in everyone’s company,” Adele said in her video acceptance speech, adding, “I’m about to go on stage!”