2025 Billboard Women in Music: A Celebration of Female Empowerment
On March 29th, the YouTube Theatre in Hollywood Park, Inglewood, California, served as the backdrop for the highly anticipated 2025 Billboard Women in Music event. Broadcast live and free to viewers via Vizio TVS and the Vizio Mobile app, this annual celebration honored the contributions of women in music, from up-and-coming artists to influential industry leaders.
Event Highlights
This year’s ceremony, hosted by Laverne Cox, featured a range of categories recognizing extraordinary talent. Some of the evening’s notable awards included:
- Aespa: Group of the Year
- Angela Aguilar: Breakthrough Award
- Charlotte Cardin: Billboard Canada Woman of the Year
- Erykah Badu: Icon Award
- Glorilla: Powerhouse Award
- Gracie Abrams: Songwriter of the Year
- Meghan Trainor: Hit Maker Award
- Tina Knowles: Mother of the Year
The event also celebrated five remarkable female executives in the industry, including Jenna Adler and Lucy Dickins, who were recognized as executive leaders for 2025.
Memorable Performances
The evening was filled with standout performances. Artists such as Erykah Badu, Gracie Abrams, and Megan Moroney set the stage alight with electrifying acts. Notably, Aespa closed the event, thrilling the audience with their dynamic performance of “Whiplash.”
Award Acceptance Speeches
Acceptance speeches resonated with themes of empowerment and cultural significance:
Megan Moroney
Megan Moroney kicked off the night with her spirited rendition of “Am I OK?” while humorously reflecting on winning the Rulebreaker Award despite her nature as a rule follower.
Glorilla
Accepting the Powerhouse Award, Glorilla embraced her roots, expressing gratitude to her Memphis origins with a lively acceptance speech.
Angela Aguilar
Angela Aguilar dedicated her Breakthrough Award to raising awareness for immigration issues, delivering a heartfelt message through her platform.
Meghan Trainor
While presenting the Hit Maker Award to Madison Beer, Meghan Trainor shared her journey with songwriting, emphasizing its therapeutic effect in her life.
Accessing the Event
Viewers can catch up on the Billboard Women in Music 2025 festivities through the Vizio Watch+ app. Anyone can access the content via the Vizio Mobile app, ensuring fans of all backgrounds can participate in celebrating women’s impact in music.
This year’s Billboard Women in Music event showcased not only the talents of numerous female artists but also their significant roles within the industry, reflecting a continued commitment to honoring and uplifting women in music.