American music award
Award
Billboard Women in MusicBillboard [ 1]
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.
Since 2023Billboard established the firstBillboard Latin Women in MusicLatin music .[ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
Woman of the Year Award [ edit ] In 2007,Reba McEntire was honored with theBillboard ' 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] 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.[ 6] [ 7] Karol G , who became the first Latin artist to win this award.[ 8]
Woman of the Decade Award [ edit ] Although the awards began in 2007, in 2009Billboard announced the Artists of Decade, rankingBeyoncé asBillboard ’s Top Female Artist of the 2000s, without giving a formal award to the singer.[ 9] Billboard honoredTaylor Swift 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.[ 10]
In 2008,Colbie Caillat was honored withBillboard ' 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.
Triple Threat Award [ edit ] In 2010,Lea Michele was honored withBillboard ' s First-Ever Triple Threat Award because of her "excellence in performance across acting, singing and dancing."[ 20]
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.[ 16] Demi Lovato was the first to be honored with the award in 2015.[ note 1]
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.[ 22] Hayley Williams was the first to be honored for the award in 2014.
The Icon Award is given to a female artist of extraordinary accomplishment, who has made historic contributions to the industry and artistry.
The Impact Award was given for the first time toSolange 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".[ 37]
The Legend Award was given for the first time toLoretta Lynn as posthumous award for her " historic contributions to the industry and artistry of American music, which has established her among the highest class of performers".[ 42]
Breakthrough Artist [ edit ] The Hitmaker Award is given to the songwriter whose compositions have significantly impacted culture.[ 47]
Songwriter of the Year [ edit ] 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.[ 16]
The Powerhouse Award is given to the act whose music dominated in their respected year through streaming, sales, and radio.[ 50]
The Game Changer Award was given for the first time toNicki Minaj after becoming the first woman to notch 100 appearances on theBillboard Hot 100
Lana Del Rey was awarded with the first visionary award in Billboard's history.
The Global Force Award was given to "singers, songwriters, instrumentalists and producers making groundbreaking contributions to the music industry" selected byBillboard publication around the world.[ 55]
Executives of the Year [ edit ] 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,Debra Lee , 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[ 57] 2016:Bozoma Saint John ,Julie Greenwald , Camille Hackney[ 58] 2017:Julie Greenwald [ 59] 2018: Danielle Aguirre, Jacqueline Charlesworth, Susan Genco, andDina LaPolt [ 60] 2019: Desiree Perez[ 61] 2020: Brianna Agyemang & Jamila Thomas 2021:Golnar Khosrowshahi Women of the Year in Music [ edit ] 2018 Women of the Year in Music[ 62] 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 [ edit ] Rosalía was honored with the first ever Producer of the Year award in 2023.
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