Billboard Women in Music explained

Billboard Women in Music
Awarded For:Contributions to the music industry by women
Presenter:Billboard
Country:United States
Holder:Karol G (2024 Woman of the Year)
Most Wins:Taylor Swift (3)
Year:2007

Billboard Women in Music is an annual event held by Billboard. Its main award is titled Woman of the Year, established to recognize "women in the music industry who have made significant contributions to the business and who, through their work and continued success, inspire generations of women to take on increasing responsibilities within the field", according to the magazine. Taylor Swift is the most awarded woman of the event, with three awards (two Woman of the Year awards and the Woman of the Decade award).Women in music include women as composers, songwriters, instrumental performers, singers, conductors, music scholars, music educators, music critics/music journalists, and in other musical professions. A songwriter is an individual who writes the lyrics, melodies and chord progressions for songs, typically for a popular music genre such as pop, rock, or country music. A songwriter can also be called a composer, although the latter term tends to be mainly used for individuals from the classical music genre.

Woman of the Decade Award

Taylor Swift was honored with the first-ever Woman of the Decade Award, for being "one of the most accomplished musical artists of all time over the course of the 2010s".[1]

Woman of the Year Award

In 2007, Reba McEntire was honored with Billboards first Woman of the Year Award because of "her success as a recording artist, contributions to the business, and leadership in embracing the changing music business."[2] Every year since then, Billboard has honored a female artist with the award. Taylor Swift is the first and only woman to be honored more than once. Cardi B became the first rapper to receive the accolade.[3] [4] The most recent winner is Karol G who became the first Latin artist to win this award. [5]

Rising Star Award

In 2008, Colbie Caillat was honored with Billboards first Rising Star award because of "her ascent in the pop charts and the repercussion that her music caused." Every year since then, Billboard has honored a female artist with the award.

Triple Threat Award

In 2010, Lea Michele was honored with Billboards First-Ever Triple Threat Award because of her "excellence in performance across acting, singing and dancing."[14]

Rulebreaker Award

The Rulebreaker Award recognizes female artists who use their music and platform to defy traditional industry expectations and advance a powerful message for young people.[11] Demi Lovato was the first to be honored with the award in 2015.[15]

Trailblazer Award

The Trailblazer award is awarded to a female artist who acts as a music industry pioneer by using her platform to spotlight unheard voices and break ground for future generations of performers.[17] Hayley Williams was the first to be honored for the award in 2014.

Group of the Year

Chart-Topper Award

Icon Award

The Icon Award is given to a female artist of extraordinary accomplishment, who has made historic contributions to the industry and artistry.

Impact Award

The Impact Award was given for the first time to Solange Knowles because she "uses her voice to empower and develop new leaders of tomorrow through their on-air persona, platform, and philanthropic efforts to inspire social change across the masses".

Legend Award

Breakthrough Artist

Hitmaker Award

The Hitmaker Award is given to the songwriter whose compositions have significantly impacted culture.[38]

Innovator Award

The Innovator Award recognizes female artists who challenge musical convention, create positive change and contribute new ideas both in and outside of their creative work.[11]

Powerhouse Award

The Powerhouse Award is given to the act whose music dominated in their respected year through streaming, sales, and radio.[41]

Game Changer Award

The Game Changer Award was given for the first time to Nicki Minaj after becoming the first woman to notch 100 appearances on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Visionary Award

Lana Del Rey was awarded with the first visionary award in Billboard's history.

Global Force Award

The Global Force award was given for the first time to Annalisa, Luísa Sonza and Sarah Geronimo in 2024.[46]

Executives of the Year

Women of the Year in Music

Latrice Burnett, Jennifer Hirsch-Davis - Island Records, Nicki Farag - Def Jam Records, Lori Feldman, Hildi Snodgrass - Warner Bros. Records, Maria Fernandez - Sony Music Latin, Andrea Ganis, Camille Hackney, Julliette Jones - Atlantic Records, Wendy Goldstein, Sharon Dastur, Katina Bynum, Kerri Mackar - Republic Records, Ethiopia Habtemariam - Motown Records, Allison Jones - Big Machine Label Group, Celine Joshua, Jennifer Baltimore, Elsa Yep - Universal Music Group, Michelle Jubelirer - Capitol Music Group, Sasha Junk - Kidz Bop, Cris Lacy, Taylor Lindsey - Warner Music Nashville, Cindy Mabe - Universal Music Nashville, Jennifer Mallory - Columbia Records, Sylvia Rhone, Traci Adams - Epic Records, Brenda Romano, Annie Lee, Nicole Wyskoarko, Erika Savage - Interscope Geffen A&M, Julie Swidler, Deirdre McDonald, Jennifer Fowler - Sony Music Entertainment, Carolyn Williams, Camille Yorrick - RCA Records, Desiree Perez - Roc Nation, Dia Simms - Combs Enterprises, Sarah Stennett - First Access Entertainment, Ama Walton - BMG,Dana DuFine, Debra Rathwell, Brooke Michael Kain - AEG, Amy Howe - Ticketmaster North America, Kate McMahon, Sara Winter-Banks - Messina Touring Group, Kathy Willard, Heather Parry, Maureen Ford, Tara Traub - Live Nation Entertainment, Emma Banks, Marlene Tsuchii, Carole Kinzel, Caroline Yim - Creative Artists Agency, Natalia Nastaskin, Cheryl Paglierani - United Talent Agency, Yves C. Pierre, Jacqueline Reynolds-Drumm - ICM Partners

Producer of the Year

Rosalía was honored with the first ever Producer of the Year award in 2023.

See also

Notes and References

  1. 2019 . Taylor Swift Will Receive First-Ever Woman of the Decade Honor at Billboard's Women in Music . November 18, 2019 . Billboard.
  2. McEntire Named Billboard's Woman Of The Year . Billboard . 2007. September 16, 2013.
  3. Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez, Dolly Parton, Dua Lipa & More to Be Honored at Billboard's 2020 Women in Music Event. Billboard . 2020. November 18, 2020.
  4. Web site: Cardi B Named Billboard's Women of the Year: 'I Want To Show People You Can Be Yourself'. Essence.
  5. News: Karol G Is Billboard’s 2024 Woman of the Year. en-US. Billboard. 2024-02-08. 0190-8286.
  6. Lady Gaga Is Billboard's 'Rising Star' For Women In Music Event. Sep 28, 2009. Billboard. Apr 8, 2020.
  7. Jazmine Sullivan Thrilled to Succeed Gaga As Billboard's Rising Star . . December 8, 2018.
  8. Nicki Minaj Named Billboard's 'Rising Star' for 2011. Nov 23, 2011. Billboard. Apr 8, 2020.
  9. Janelle Monáe Named Billboard's Rising Star . . December 8, 2018.
  10. Kelsea Ballerini Accepts Rising Star Honor at Billboard Women in Music 2015 . . December 8, 2018.
  11. SZA, Kacey Musgraves and Hayley Kiyoko to Be Honored at Billboard's Women in Music Event. Billboard. November 11, 2018. November 11, 2018.
  12. Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez, Dolly Parton, Dua Lipa & More to Be Honored at Billboard's 2020 Women in Music Event. Billboard . 2020. November 18, 2020.
  13. Web site: Grein . Paul . 2024-01-24 . 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards to Honor Ice Spice, NewJeans, Victoria Monét, Kylie Minogue & More . 2024-01-24 . Billboard . en-US.
  14. Lea Michele to Receive Billboard's First-Ever Triple Threat Award At Women in Music. Billboard. October 31, 2017. November 17, 2010.
  15. This artist was given the award before they were publicly known as non-binary.
  16. Demi Lovato to Receive Billboard's Inaugural 'Rulebreaker' Award; Will Perform at Women in Music. Billboard. December 18, 2015. November 2, 2015.
  17. Janelle Monáe and Cyndi Lauper to Be Honored at Billboard's Women in Music Event. Billboard. 2018. November 15, 2018.
  18. Paramore's Hayley Williams to Receive Trailblazer Honor at Billboard Women in Music Awards . Billboard . 2014. Nov 14, 2014.
  19. Kesha to Receive Trailblazer Award at Billboard Women in Music 2016. Billboard. 2016. Nov 21, 2016.
  20. Alanis Morissette, Nicki Minaj, Brandi Carlile & Desiree Perez to Be Honored at Billboard's 2019 Women in Music . Billboard . 15 November 2019 . 15 November 2019.
  21. Fifth Harmony to Be Honored as Group of the Year & Perform at Billboard's Women in Music. Billboard. 2015-11-10.
  22. Web site: Grein . Paul . 2024-01-24 . 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards to Honor Ice Spice, NewJeans, Victoria Monét, Kylie Minogue & More . 2024-01-24 . Billboard . en-US.
  23. Iggy Azalea, Charli XCX & Jessie J to Be Honored at Billboard Women in Music Awards. 5 December 2014. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 5 December 2014.
  24. News: Selena Gomez Accepts Chart-Topper Award at Billboard's Women in Music: Read Her Full Speech. Billboard. 2018-12-18.
  25. News: Meghan Trainor Named 'Chart Topper,' Maren Morris to Receive 'Breakthrough Artist' Award at Billboard Women in Music 2016. Billboard. 2016-11-11.
  26. Billboard Honors 'Women In Music'. Billboard . 24 October 2008. 24 October 2008.
  27. Stevie Wonder & Clive Davis Honor Aretha Franklin as Women in Music's Icon of the Year . Billboard . 12 December 2014 . 5 January 2016.
  28. Shania Twain to Receive 'Icon' Award, Halsey Named 'Rising Star' at Billboard Women In Music 2016 . Billboard . 26 October 2016 . 26 October 2016 .
  29. Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez, Dolly Parton, Dua Lipa & More to Be Honored at Billboard's 2020 Women in Music Event. Billboard . 2020. November 18, 2020.
  30. Web site: Grein . Paul . 2024-01-24 . 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards to Honor Ice Spice, NewJeans, Victoria Monét, Kylie Minogue & More . 2024-01-24 . Billboard . en-US.
  31. Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez, Dolly Parton, Dua Lipa & More to Be Honored at Billboard's 2020 Women in Music Event. Billboard . 2020. November 18, 2020.
  32. Web site: Grein . Paul . 2024-01-24 . 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards to Honor Ice Spice, NewJeans, Victoria Monét, Kylie Minogue & More . 2024-01-24 . Billboard . en-US.
  33. Loretta Lynn to Receive Inaugural 'Legend' Award at Billboard's Women in Music 2015. Nov 16, 2015. Billboard. Apr 8, 2020.
  34. Watch Tori Kelly's Full 'Hollow' Performance From Billboard Women in Music 2015 . Billboard . 5 January 2016.
  35. Hailee Steinfeld to Host & Perform at Billboard Women in Music 2016 . Billboard . 8 December 2016.
  36. Billboard Women in Music 'Breakthrough Artist' Camila Cabello on Female Solidarity and Solo Success . Weiner . Natalie . November 30, 2017 . Billboard . November 30, 2017.
  37. Web site: Grein . Paul . 2024-01-24 . 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards to Honor Ice Spice, NewJeans, Victoria Monét, Kylie Minogue & More . 2024-01-24 . Billboard . en-US.
  38. Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez, Dolly Parton, Dua Lipa & More to Be Honored at Billboard's 2020 Women in Music Event. Billboard . 2020. November 18, 2020.
  39. Web site: Grein . Paul . 2024-01-24 . 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards to Honor Ice Spice, NewJeans, Victoria Monét, Kylie Minogue & More . 2024-01-24 . Billboard . en-US.
  40. Billboard Women in Music 2015: Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, Missy Elliott & More Are Celebrated. Dec 11, 2015. Billboard. Apr 8, 2020.
  41. Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez, Dolly Parton, Dua Lipa & More to Be Honored at Billboard's 2020 Women in Music Event. Billboard . 2020. November 18, 2020.
  42. Andra Day to Receive 'Powerhouse' Award at Billboard Women In Music 2016. Billboard. November 1, 2016. November 2, 2016.
  43. Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez, Dolly Parton, Dua Lipa & More to Be Honored at Billboard's 2020 Women in Music Event. Billboard . 2020. November 18, 2020.
  44. Web site: Grein . Paul . 2024-01-24 . 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards to Honor Ice Spice, NewJeans, Victoria Monét, Kylie Minogue & More . 2024-01-24 . Billboard . en-US.
  45. Web site: Grein . Paul . 2024-01-24 . 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards to Honor Ice Spice, NewJeans, Victoria Monét, Kylie Minogue & More . 2024-01-24 . Billboard . en-US.
  46. Web site: Grein . Paul . 2024-01-24 . 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards to Honor Ice Spice, NewJeans, Victoria Monét, Kylie Minogue & More . 2024-01-24 . Billboard . en-US.
  47. Women In Music 2015: The 50 Most Powerful Executives in the Industry. Dec 3, 2015. Billboard. Apr 8, 2020.
  48. Women In Music 2016: The 100 Most Powerful Executives. Dec 5, 2016. Billboard. Apr 8, 2020.
  49. Women in Music 2017: The Most Powerful Executives in the Industry. Nov 30, 2017. Billboard. Apr 8, 2020.
  50. Women in Music 2018: The Most Powerful Executives in the Industry . . December 8, 2018.
  51. Billboard Women in Music 2019: Top Executives Revealed. Dec 12, 2019. Billboard. Apr 8, 2020.
  52. Billboard's Women in Music 2018: Executives of the Year. Dec 6, 2018. Billboard. Apr 8, 2020.

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