Billboard Women in Music
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Billboard Women in Music is an annual event held by Billboard. Its main award is titled Woman of the Year, established to recognize extraordinary 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.[1]
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Woman of the Year award
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 only woman to have more than one award.
- 2007: Reba McEntire
- 2008: Ciara
- 2009: Beyoncé
- 2010: Fergie
- 2011: Taylor Swift
- 2012: Katy Perry
- 2013: Pink
- 2014: Taylor Swift
- 2015: Lady Gaga
Rising Star award
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.
- 2008: Colbie Caillat
- 2009: Lady Gaga[2]
- 2010: Jazmine Sullivan[3]
- 2011: Nicki Minaj[4]
- 2012: Carly Rae Jepsen[5]
- 2013: Janelle Monáe[6]
- 2014: Ariana Grande
- 2015: Kelsea Ballerini
Rulebreaker Award
- 2015: Demi Lovato[7]
Trailblazer Award
- 2014: Hayley Williams[8]
- 2015: Lana Del Rey
Group of the Year
- 2015: Fifth Harmony[9]
Chart-Topper
- 2014: Iggy Azalea[10]
- 2015: Selena Gomez
Icon of the Year
- 2014: Aretha Franklin[11]
Breakthrough
- 2014: Idina Menzel
- 2015: Tori Kelly[12]
Hitmaker
- 2014: Charli XCX
Powerhouse
- 2014: Jessie J
- 2015: Brittany Howard
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- ↑ Lady Gaga Is Billboard's 'Rising Star' For Women In Music Event
- ↑ Jazmine Sullivan Thrilled to Succeed Gaga As Billboard's Rising Star
- ↑ Nicki Minaj Named Billboard's 'Rising Star' for 2011
- ↑ Carly Rae Jepsen Named Billboard's 'Rising Star' of 2012
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