INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Olivia Rodrigo praised prior female songwriters and music artists for giving her strength while accepting Billboard’s 2022 Woman of the Year award.The former teen actor turned pop star was awarded during the event Wednesday night at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California.
She spoke about being lucky for her career and thanked Sheryl Crow, who presented her with the honor.“Every woman here today is working to break down those barriers and change the narrative and support each other,” said Rodrigo, who opened the show by performing “deja vu.” During her acceptance speech, she talked about being “constantly moved” by young girls who write songs every day from their bedroom floors.“I’m constantly moved by your vulnerability and your creativity and bravery, and I promise everyone here today is working to make this world and this industry a better place for you,” she continued.Rodrigo became 2021’s biggest breakout star with her confessional debut album, breaking chart records and racking up awards and nominations.
Rodrigo’s exploration of heartache, jealousy and insecurity on her first studio album “SOUR” broke streaming records and led to all 11 tracks landing in the top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
She’s the first female artist to achieve the feat.“What I love most about songwriting is its ability to perfectly capture how I feel better than anything I could have said in a conversation,” she said. “Songwriting has always been everything to me, so for people to connect with my music is beyond a dream come true.”Bonnie Raitt, who was honored with the Icon Award, used the Women in Music stage to address the crisis in Ukraine.
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