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Billboard Women in Music

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.[1] 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.

Billboard Women in Music

Contributions to the music industry by women

United States

2007

Karol G (2024 Woman of the Year)

2010s: (2019)

Taylor Swift

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".[2]

2007:

Reba McEntire

2008:

Ciara

2009:

Beyoncé

2010:

Fergie

2011:

Taylor Swift

2012:

Katy Perry

2013:

Pink

2014:

Taylor Swift

2015:

Lady Gaga

2016:

Madonna

2017:

Selena Gomez

2018:

Ariana Grande

2019:

Billie Eilish

2020:

Cardi B

2022:

Olivia Rodrigo

2023:

SZA

2024:

Karol G

In 2007, Reba McEntire was honored with Billboard's 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."[1] 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]

2008:

Colbie Caillat

2009: [6]

Lady Gaga

2010: [7]

Jazmine Sullivan

2011: [8]

Nicki Minaj

2012:

Carly Rae Jepsen

2013: [9]

Janelle Monáe

2014:

Ariana Grande

2015: [10]

Kelsea Ballerini

2016:

Halsey

2017:

Grace VanderWaal

2018: [11]

Hayley Kiyoko

2019:

Rosalía

2020: [12]

Chloe x Halle

2023:

Doechii

2024: [13]

Victoria Monét

In 2008, Colbie Caillat was honored with Billboard's 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.

2010:

Lea Michele

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

2015: [15]

Demi Lovato

2016:

Alessia Cara

2017: [note 1]

Kehlani

2018: [11]

SZA

2022:

Karol G

2023:

Lainey Wilson

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.[note 1]

2014: [17]

Hayley Williams

2015:

Lana Del Rey

2016: [18]

Kesha

2018: [16]

Janelle Monáe

2019: [19]

Brandi Carlile

2022:

Phoebe Bridgers

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.[16] Hayley Williams was the first to be honored for the award in 2014.

2015: [20]

Fifth Harmony

2024: [21]

NewJeans

2014: [22]

Iggy Azalea

2015: [23]

Selena Gomez

2016: [24]

Meghan Trainor

2022:

Summer Walker

2008: [25]

Debbie Harry

2014: [26]

Aretha Franklin

2016: [27]

Shania Twain

2017:

Mary J. Blige

2018: [16]

Cyndi Lauper

2019: [19]

Alanis Morissette

2020: [28]

Jennifer Lopez

2022:

Bonnie Raitt

2023:

Ivy Queen

2024: [29]

Kylie Minogue

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

2017:

Solange Knowles

2019:

Alicia Keys

2020: [30]

Jessie Reyez

2021:

H.E.R.

2023:

Becky G

2024: [31]

Young Miko

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".

2015: [32]

Loretta Lynn

2014:

Idina Menzel

2015: [33]

Tori Kelly

2016: [34]

Maren Morris

2017: [35]

Camila Cabello

2023:

TWICE

2024: [36]

Tems

2014:

Charli XCX

2020:

Dolly Parton

2024: [38]

Ice Spice

The Hitmaker Award is given to the songwriter whose compositions have significantly impacted culture.[37]

2015: [39]

Missy Elliott

2018: [11]

Kacey Musgraves

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]

2014:

Jessie J

2015:

Brittany Howard

2016: [41]

Andra Day

2017:

Kelly Clarkson

2019:

Megan Thee Stallion

2020: [42]

Dua Lipa

2022:

Doja Cat

2023:

Latto

2024: [43]

Charli XCX

The Powerhouse Award is given to the act whose music dominated in their respected year through streaming, sales, and radio.[40]

2019: [19]

Nicki Minaj

2022:

Saweetie

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.

2023:

Lana Del Rey

2024: [44]

Maren Morris

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

2024: , Luísa Sonza, Sarah Geronimo

Annalisa

The Global Force award was given for the first time to Annalisa, Luísa Sonza and Sarah Geronimo in 2024.[45]

2015: Emma Banks, Carol Kinzel, Marlene Tsuchii, Sara Newkirk Simon, Samantha Kirby Yoh, Natalia Nastaskin, Marsha Vlasic, Caroline Yim, Marcie Allen, Jennifer Breithaupt, Debra Curtis, Sara Clemens, Tamara Hrivnak, Vivien Lewis, Heather Moosnick, Katie Schlosser, Monica Escobedo, Julie Gurovitsch, Lindsay Shookus, , Sarah Moll, Brittany Schreiber, Dawn Soler, Lia Vollack, Lori Badgett, Martha Henderson, Julie Boos, Mary Ann McCready, Michele Anthony, Candace Berry, Maria Fernandez, Wendy Goldstein, Julie Greenwald, Ethiopia Habtemariam, Allison Jones, Michelle Jubelirer, Cindy Mabe, Sylvia Rhone, Brenda Romano, Jacqueline Saturn, Julie Swidler, Dana DuFine, Maureen Ford, Amy Howe, Ali Harnell, Debra Rathwell, Kathy Willard, Lee Ann Callahan-Longo, Allison Kaye, Sarah Stennett, Ty Stiklorius, Elizabeth Matthews, Ann Sweeney, Kelli Turner, Jody Gerson, Jennifer Knoepfle, Carianne Marshall, Sas Metcalfe, Katie Vinten, Jess Besack, Sharon Dastur, Anya Grundmann [46]

Debra Lee

2016: , Julie Greenwald, Camille Hackney [47]

Bozoma Saint John

2017: [48]

Julie Greenwald

2018: Danielle Aguirre, Jacqueline Charlesworth, Susan Genco, and [49]

Dina LaPolt

2019: Desiree Perez

[50]

2020: Brianna Agyemang & Jamila Thomas

2021:

Golnar Khosrowshahi

2018 Women of the Year in Music

[51]

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

2023:

Rosalía

2024:

PinkPantheress

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

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