The Women in Music 2022 event kicked off on Wednesday night (Mar. 2). Woman of the Year Olivia Rodrigo performing her second Sour single, the scorching “Deja Vu.” Rodrigo sang the 2021 smash to an empty SoFi stadium with his unguarded intimacy and directness. Her four-piece, all-female band, who were wearing all-white outfits. Provided sweet and grungy renditions of the post-breakup anthem.

Olivia Rodrigo’s fame knows no bounds. The billboard has named 18-year-old singer Lady Gaga its “Woman of the Year” for 2022.

Sour will be honored with the award at the 2022 Billboard Women in Music Awards on March 2 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. In 2008, the same honor was given to Ciara. Who is hosting the annual event that? “Recognizes music’s rising stars, creators. Producers and executives for their contributions to the industry and community.” In the past, other honorees have included Gabby Barrett, Phoebe Bridgers, Doja Cat, Karol G, Bonnie Raitt, and Saweetie.

Hannah Karp, Billboard’s Editorial Director, explained Olivia’s meteoric rise to superstardom. “Olivia’s trajectory to superstardom is the stuff of pop music legend.” “Olivia’s talents as a songwriter and storyteller have made her one of the most exciting and authentic new artists to emerge in recent years. Connecting with audiences across generations through charged songs about heartbreak, jealousy, and growing up.

She’s achieved incredible chart success for a debut artist. We love to celebrate her unique voice and the enormous impact she’s had on fans around the globe.” Rodrigo earned seven GRAMMY nominations in her first eligible GRAMMYs following the release of her debut album, Sour. Among the many categories in which she has been nominated are Best New Artist, Album of the Year for Sour, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance for “Drivers License,” as well as Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Music Video for “Good 4 U.”.

Before releasing her debut album, Rodrigo was best known for playing Nini on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series on Disney+. In January, she released her single “Drivers License,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and broke Spotify streaming records.

As a result of the release of “Drivers License” and her Sour album. Billboard says that the singer “revealed the incredible power of her raw self-expression” and cemented her status as a promising young artist.

Aside from the 2021 AMAs’ New Artist of the Year award, Rodrigo also earned the Apple Music Awards’. Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year honors in his banner year. She is also the second youngest artist in GRAMMY history to win nominations in all four “Big Four” categories in the same year.

Rodrigo will also embark on her sold-out 2022 SOUR Tour later this year in more than 40 cities across North America and Europe.

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