The excitement is building as the 2025 Billboard Fan Army Face-Off officially hits the Quarterfinal stage. As of noon ET on Monday, Aug. 4, the competition narrowed from the Sweet 16 to an Elite 8, with fan armies for Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey, SB19, Tyla, Selena Gomez, Cardi B, and Miley Cyrus securing their spots after a wave of intense voting and some razor-thin margins.
The Battle for the Top 4 Is On
These powerhouse fan bases have shown their dedication, pushing their favorite artists into the Quarterfinals, which are officially live now. Voting remains open until Monday, Aug. 11, at noon ET. At that point, only four fan armies will advance to the Semifinals — a dramatic cut from the 64 artists who first entered the competition. If you want your favorite to make it through, now’s the time to vote.
From 64 to 8: The Journey So Far
The competition kicked off on July 14 with a stacked lineup of global superstars. Fan armies from across the world rallied behind artists including Addison Rae, aespa, Ángela Aguilar, Ariana Grande, ATEEZ, Bad Bunny, Bailey Zimmerman, BE:FIRST, Benson Boone, Beyoncé, BigXthaPlug, Billie Eilish, BINI, BLACKPINK, BTS, Cardi B, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Chris Brown, Doechii, Drake, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, ENHYPEN, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Hozier, Jelly Roll, JO1, John Summit, Justin Bieber, Karol G, KATSEYE, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, Mariah Carey, Megan Thee Stallion, Miley Cyrus, Morgan Wallen, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Playboi Carti, Post Malone, Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, SB19, Selena Gomez, SEVENTEEN, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, Shakira, Sleep Token, Stray Kids, SZA, Tate McRae, Taylor Swift, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Travis Scott, TWICE, Tyla, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.
A Tradition of Iconic Billboard Moments
Many of these artists have already left their mark on music history, gracing the cover of Billboard magazine — some multiple times. Several have earned No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, topped the Billboard 200 with chart-dominating albums, and taken home Billboard Music Awards for their culture-shaping artistry.
As the Quarterfinals heat up, one thing is clear: the dedication of these fan armies is as legendary as the artists themselves.
