Capturing an all-time record of 60,000,000+ views, Billboard’s 2023 Women In Music Awards was a hit!
Among this year’s greats, 2023 Woman of the Year SZA. “You are the real deal. You are such a genuine human being, a genuine artist, a poet, a songwriter, an emoter who’s a once-in-a-lifetime, once-in-a-generation talent,” Lizzo said of the SOS star, adding, “We don’t deserve you!”
Also feted, Becky G was honored with the Impact Award presented by American Express, Doechii received the Rising Star Award presented by Honda, Ivy Queen earned the Icon Award, Kim Petras nabbed the Chartbreaker Award, Latto landed the Powerhouse Award, Lainey Wilson won the Rulebreaker Award, Lana Del Rey took home the Visionary Award, TWICE was named Breakthrough Award winner, and Rosalía rocked the house with first ever Women in Music Producer of the Year award presented by Bose.
As of yesterday (3.07) Billboard parent company PMC confirmed that the latest WIM Awards and its corresponding clips and outtakes videos generated 8 million more views this year on Billboard.com, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Instagram Stories, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Harmony, Penske Media’s in house streaming platform.
Held March 1 at Los Angeles’s YouTube Theater, Billboard’s annual event celebrates the most influential female artists who are shaping the music landscape, from rising stars to frontline talent, creators, producers and executives.
Clips remain online for streaming here on Billboard.com and at Billboard’s YouTube account.
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Author: Saul Goode
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