Women in Music: Empowering Performances & Stories

0:00On April 30, Billboard threw down at the Hollywood Palladium Wednesday night for their annual Women in Music event, live-streamed and packed with Top Tallinn. The big highlight went to Audrey Nuna, EJ, and Ray Ami from the K-Pop Demon Hunters Track Golden, named Women of the Year. Ella Langley crushed an acoustic set of choosing Texas before grabbing her Powerhouse Award, and Tiana Taylor delivered bed of roses with presenter. Deon Warwick calling her a true force. Performance has lit up the stage across genres, from Kay Lonnie's folded with Ciara handing over the honor, to Tate McRae's Nobody's Girl, be a Victoria. Monet and Zara Larson's Midnight Sun, presented by Tyler. Lafay switch it up with an electric guitar take on silver lining, introduced by Brandy Carlyleau, while Mariah the scientist teamed with Calli Uchi's. For rainy days, and groups like By and I, and the beaches, repped global vibes. Fans online and in the crowd felt the power of these women's stories, especially the Women of the Year crew, speaking on breaking barriers as Asian.

1:04Women in a tough industry. They hit on owning their truth, resilience against judgment, and how real support among women changes everything, no apologies needed. Tiana Taylor faced a teleprompter glitch that almost skipped her speech, but she came back strong and sweats, owning 20 years in music, turning. Paying into purpose, and thanking Billboard for stepping up quick. Ella Langley winged her acceptance on grit and chasing dreams, and Lafay shared blending jazz, classical, and pop from her Icelandic roots where. Women lead the way. This night showed women reshaping music on their terms, blending voices and visions that demand space. Catch the full show on Billboard's YouTube to feel the energy yourself. Music news today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending and sound.