Billboard Women in Music 2025

31 Mar 2025

Gracie Abrams Performs ‘I Love You, I’m Sorry’ | Billboard Women In Music 2025

Gracie Abrams performs “I Love You, I’m Sorry” at Billboard Women In Music 2025.

Here are lyrics to Gracie Abrams’s “I Love You, I’m Sorry”:

Two Augusts ago

I told the truth, oh, but you didn’t like it, you went home

You’re in your Benz, I’m by the gate

Now you go alone

Charm all the people you train for, you mean well but aim low

And I’ll make it known like I’m getting paid

That’s just the way life goes

I like to slam doors closed

Trust me, I know it’s always about me

I love you, I’m sorry

Two summers from now

We’ll have been talking, but not all that often, we’re cool now

I’ll be on a boat, you’re on a plane

Going somewhere, same

And I’ll have a drink

Wistfully lean out my window and watch the sun set on the lake

I might not feel real, but it’s okay, mh

‘Cause that’s just the way life goes

I push my luck, it shows

Thankful you don’t send someone to kill me

I love you, I’m sorry

You were the best but you were the worst

As sick as it sounds, I loved you first

I was a dick, it is what it is

A habit to kick, the age-old curse

I tend to laugh whenever I’m sad

I stare at the crash, it actually works

Making amends, this shit never ends

I’m wrong again, wrong again

The way life goes

Joyriding down our road

Lay on the horn to prove that it haunts me

I love you, I’m sorry

The way life goes (you were the best but you were the worst)

(As sick as it sounds, I loved you first)

I wanna speak in code (I was a dick, it is what it is)

(A habit to kick, the age-old curse)

Hope that I don’t, won’t make it about me (I tend to laugh whenever I’m sad)

(Stare at the crash, it actually works)

I love you, I’m sorry

WRITERS

Audrey Hobert, Aaron Dessner, Gracie Abrams

PUBLISHERS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

31 Mar 2025

Victoria Monét Presents Gracie Abrams with Songwriter of the Year | Billboard Women In Music 2025

Victoria Monét presents Gracie Abrams with the Songwriter of the Year at Billboard Women In Music 2025. 

Victoria Monét:
Hi everybody. It is so nice to be back here with all of you at Billboard Women in Music to present the songwriter of the year, Gracie Abrams. With just two albums under her belt, Gracie has already been nominated for two Grammys. Her sophomore album, The Secret of Us, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. In the U.S., the deluxe edition includes a single, “That’s So True,” which rose to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and hit No. 1 on the Pop Airplay chart earlier this month. Her success is grounded in genuine respect for the craft of songwriting and a desire to keep evolving. Gracie, who counts Joni Mitchell as one of her influences, has true reverence for language. She mentioned wanting to spend much of the year reading to expand her vocabulary and deepen her skills as a songwriter. To me, songs are the heartbeat of the music industry, and it is Gracie’s type of hunger and dedication to the growth that will keep the heartbeat strong. Not only is she a prolific songwriter, she is a talented performer. After opening for previous Billboard honorees Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift, Gracie led her own sold-out tour in the U.S. At every stop, audiences sang along for the entire show, turning the concert into a shared experience of love, loss, empowerment and celebration. At its core, music is about connection. And Gracie, you excel at that. 

31 Mar 2025

Meghan Trainor Accepts the Hitmaker Award | Billboard Women In Music 2025

Meghan Trainor accepts the Hitmaker award at Billboard Women In Music 2025.

Meghan Trainor:

Thank you. Hi! Oh, I’m gonna throw up. Thank you, Madison Beer—I love you so much. That was so good. You shouldn’t be nervous; you’re perfect. Thank you so much, Billboard, for this incredible honor. I have been so scared all week. I can’t believe I’ve gotten to do my dream job for over ten years now. Writing songs is my main source of serotonin (besides my kids, Riley and Barry, and my husband, Daryl—oh, you look good tonight). My whole family is here. Over there—hi! My mom even bought tickets for this. She’s so cute; she’s in the front. Hitmaker is a crazy title. I just wanted to write songs and music that make people feel happy, dance, and hopefully love themselves a little bit more. Everyone asks me, “How are you so positive? How do you do so much and smile all the time?” The truth is, I write these songs for myself because I am so insecure. I have a lot of therapy, I’m on medicine—thank you—and I love my medicine. I love my therapist so much. She’s probably watching. Asking for help is the only reason I’m here, along with my incredible family. My mom and dad are here, and so is my amazing team. Shoutout to Sally, who’s being honored tonight. And Maggie and Tommy (he’s a guy).

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31 Mar 2025

Madison Beer Presents Meghan Trainor With the Hitmaker Award | Billboard Women In Music 2025

Madison Beer presents Meghan Trainor with the Hitmaker Award at Billboard Women In Music 2025.

Madison Beer:
Hi. Hello. Oh my God. Hi. Okay. Ten years ago, tonight’s hitmaker started her career with a song that wasn’t just a hit. It was a cultural moment. “All About That Bass” spent eight weeks at No. 1. Yes. At No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and launched Meghan Trainor into pop stardom. From the very start, she caught our attention with her signature sound. I love you too! Oh! Meghan’s achievements are undeniable. She has 14 career Hot 100 hits, including four top tens and a debut album that went straight to No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Come on, make some noise. Yes! Meghan is not just a hitmaker, she’s a powerhouse songwriter who has penned songs for some of the biggest names in music throughout the years. That’s actually how we met. We met in a studio session a few years ago where we were supposed to be working on music, but instead we spent the entire day talking and getting to know each other. She immediately made me feel so understood, cared for and supported just within hours of meeting her. And since then, her unwavering support for me has meant the world. I love you, Meghan. From the day that I met her, she captivated my heart not only as an artist who I’d love for years, but as a new friend. Meghan is the definition of a multi-hyphenate who is beloved for her talent, authenticity, and beautiful heart. Whether she’s performing a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden or using her platform to spread love and acceptance, Meghan brings so much joy to people all over the world simply by being herself: an artist, songwriter, producer, a mother, a wife, and a friend. 

31 Mar 2025

Muni Long Accepts the Rising Star Award | Billboard Women In Music 2025

Muni Long accepts the Rising Star Award at Billboard’s Women In Music 2025.

Muni Long:
Hello, everyone. Good evening. Trying to be cool knowing I can’t see that thing way back there. I stand before you tonight in awe of the incredible journey that has brought me to this moment. It is a testament to the power of perseverance, dedication, and the unwavering belief in the artistry that courses through my veins. But as I stand here, I know this moment is not just about me. It’s about the shoulders I stand on, the culture that shaped me and the people who continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. First of all, I want to acknowledge Black women. Yes. The bedrock of not only the music industry, but the very heart of the culture itself. Black women have always been the architects of innovation, resilience and power. From the soulful tones of Patti LaBelle and Aretha Franklin to the boldness of Beyonce and Ms. Lauryn Hill, we have seen our brilliance shape the world in ways that transcend music and art. To the artists before me, those who dared to dream, to break barriers, to challenge the status quo, the Tina Turners, The Sister Rosetta Tharpes, and Janet Jacksons, Mariah Careys and Whitney Houstons. Their influence echoes through every note I sing. Thank you to the aunties with four rings on every finger and a mouth full of slugs. The unpaved, unincorporated Florida streets, the communities that birthed the soul of modern music, the hood which is the genesis of pop culture. 

Watch the rest of the video above!

31 Mar 2025

Julia Michaels Presents Muni Long With the Rising Star Award | Billboard Women In Music 2025

Julia Michaels presents Muni Long with the Rising Star Award presented by Honda at Billboard Women In Music 2025.

Julia Michaels:
Hello! Billboard Women in Music, I had so much fun shooting that video. And now I am so happy to be here with all of you. Now, you might be wondering, why is a Rising Star Award going to somebody who has been writing top hits for over a decade for the likes of Rihanna, Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande? It’s because the Rising Star Award celebrates things that are new and that can include reinvention, taking risks and finding different ways for talents to rise to the surface. In the last couple of years, as Muni Long has transitioned from songwriter to recording artist, we are literally hearing her voice in an entirely new way. And as someone who knows what it’s like to travel that journey, take it from me, it can be very scary. But Muni did not let fear stop her. She followed her instincts and forged ahead, and that is exactly why Billboard Women in Music is honoring her tonight. Yes. In just the last couple of years, Muni has racked up three career Hot 100 hits, including the two top 20 hits, “Hrs & Hrs” and “Made For Me.” She’s landed ten career titles on the Hot R&B Songs chart, with five in 2024 alone. “Made for Me” reached No. 2 and dominated the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart for seven weeks straight. And the song just earned Muni her second Grammy Award for best R&B performance. She’s also using her voice to help others rise, even as she climbs the charts. She fights for fair pay and recognition for songwriters, taking her mission all the way to Washington, D.C. Let’s turn our gaze to a talent that’s burning brighter than ever. 

31 Mar 2025

Victoria Monét Preps for Billboard Women in Music 2025 in ‘Red Carpet Radiance’ | Billboard Women in Music 2025

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Victoria Monét gives fans a glimpse at the making of her look for Billboard Women in Music 2025 with some help from San de Janeiro. See below for a list of products used during filming.

Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist

Drew Afaulo:

Hello everyone. I’m here with the beautiful, stunning, gorgeous Victoria Monét. How are you feeling tonight? 

Victoria Monét:

Great. How are you?

Drew Afaulo:

Oh, I’m better now that you’re here! You look stunning. You look fab. Can we get your secret? What are you wearing that’s making your skin look and smell this incredible?

Victoria Monét:

You want Victoria’s secret? No, but I really am obsessed with Brazilian Bum Bum Cream by Sol de Janeiro. So that goes on first, top it off with Cheirosa 62 mist, and you’re smelling good all night, babe. 

Drew Afaulo:

Also I match it. I know the yellow, yeah, look at me. Oh my god. It’s like we planned it, we did it, but it’s like we did okay, I’m gonna ask you some fun questions. Okay, first, I’m gonna get you a flower. Thank you. Since we talked about giving flowers, isn’t that so gorge, 

Victoria Monét:

I haven’t gotten flowers in a while. 

Drew Afaulo:

Oh, my God. Oh my god, anything for you. But I do want to give you your flowers, obviously, for being so talented and such a breakthrough artist, like you paved a completely new path. I think it’s fantastic. So I would like to know who do you give your flowers to for getting you where you are now?

Victoria Monét:

Um, I gotta say my mom, like she’s been ride or die since literally day one, or maybe like pre day one, technically. So like, shout-out to you, mom. I love you so much. Your support, your love, your encouragement, your FaceTimes. Really enjoy them, even though sometimes I always can’t answer. But I do love you.

Watch the full interview above!

31 Mar 2025

Tanner Adell Raises A Glass of Crown Royal to Celebrate Women In Music | Billboard Women In Music 2025

Tanner Adell raises a glass of Crown Royal, the official Whiskey sponsor of Billboard’s Women In Music 2025 to celebrating all the women in the music industry.

Tanner Adell
We have so many amazing and talented women in the building, and I am so proud to be one of them. I want to thank billboard and tonight’s official whiskey sponsor, Crown Royal, a brand that has supported me in my music. So this is very special to me. Tonight, we raise a glass to celebrate all women in music. Cheers.

31 Mar 2025

Check Out the Billboard Women In Music 2025 Backstage Portraits

Artist honorees at this year’s star-studded event included Doechii, receiving the Woman of the Year Award, as well as aespa (Group of the Year), Ángela Aguilar (Breakthrough Award), Erykah Badu (Icon Award), GloRilla (Powerhouse Award), Gracie Abrams (Songwriter of the Year), JENNIE (Global Force Award), Megan Moroney (Rulebreaker Award presented by Crown Royal Whisky), Meghan Trainor (Hitmaker Award), Muni Long (Rising Star Award Presented by Honda Stage) and Tyla (Impact Award presented by Bose). Global Women of the Year are ANNA (Billboard Italy Woman of the Year) and Charlotte Cardin (Billboard Canada Woman of the Year).

Tina Knowles, mom to Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, also accepted the first-ever Mother of the Year honor.

This year’s presenters included Becky G, Kali Chis, Madison Beer, Julia Michaels, Lauren Jauregui, Mickey Guyton, Suki Waterhouse, Summer Walker, Tanner Adell, Victoria Monét and Zara Larsson.

Many of the stars in attendance stopped by the backstage photo booth to take stunning portraits against red and black backgrounds. See all the photos exclusively via Billboard below.

29 Mar 2025

Billboard Women in Music 2025: Photos From the Red Carpet

Influential women in music graced the red carpet at Billboard’s 2025 Women in Music event, which took place on Saturday (March 29). See the best red carpet photos from the night here.

Host Laverne Cox, music stars and industry leaders were pictured on the carpet ahead of the ceremony that honors accomplished women and their contributions to the music industry, their communities and beyond.

Artist nominees at this year’s prestigious event include Doechii, receiving the Woman of the Year Award, as well as aespa (Group of the Year), Ángela Aguilar (Breakthrough Award), Erykah Badu (Icon Award), GloRilla (Powerhouse Award), Gracie Abrams (Songwriter of the Year), JENNIE (Global Force Award), Megan Moroney (Rulebreaker Award presented by Crown Royal Whisky), Meghan Trainor (Hitmaker Award), Muni Long (Rising Star Award Presented by Honda Stage) and Tyla (Impact Award presented by Bose). Global Women of the Year are ANNA (Billboard Italy Woman of the Year) and Charlotte Cardin (Billboard Canada Woman of the Year).

Tina Knowles, mom to Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, is the first-ever Mother of the Year honoree at Billboard’s Women in Music, held at the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Calif.

The list of presenters features Becky G, Kali Chis, Madison Beer, Julia Michaels, Lauren Jauregui, Mickey Guyton, Suki Waterhouse, Summer Walker, Tanner Adell, Victoria Monét and Zara Larsson.

The red carpet was also expected to see appearances from Ari Lennox, Ashe, Ava Max, Bella Poarch, Heidi Montag, JoJo Siwa, Kandi Burruss, Keyshia Cole, Loren Gray, Madison Bailey, Queen Naija, Sophia Culpo, Tinashe, Victoria Justice and more.

See many of them pictured on the red carpet in this photo gallery of not-to-be-missed moments.