Billboard’s annual Women in Music awards returns Wednesday (March 1) for the 2023 edition to honor the most influential powerhouses – including artists, creators, producers and executives — in music today who are contributing to the industry and community. The ceremony this year takes place at the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, and is hosted by award-winning writer-actress Quinta Brunson.
Stars including Heidi Klum, Erika Jayne and Victoria Monet stunned on the red carpet before the event began.
This year’s honorees are SZA, who is Billboard’s Woman of the Year; Becky G, who is receiving the Impact Award, and will also be performing; Lana Del Rey with the Visionary Award; Kim Petras, who is performing and honored with the Chartbreaker Award; Latto, who is receiving the Powerhouse Award; Honda’s Rising Star Doechii, who will deliver a performance; Ivy Queen with the Icon Award; performer Lainey Wilson, who is named Rulebreaker; Rosalia, who is being honored with Bose’s Producer of the Year Award; and K-pop group TWICE, who will perform and be honored with the Breakthrough Award.
Billboard’s 2023 Executive of the Year honoree is Sylvia Rhone, the chairwoman and CEO of Epic Records. She is the first woman and Black industry executive to hold that dual title at a major record label.
Previously announced presenters include Dove Cameron, Sabrina Carpenter, Chloe Bailey, Coi Leray and Wondagurl.
The show begins at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, and can be livestreamed right here on Billboard.com, as well as Billboard’s YouTube channel.
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Jody Gerson & Rosalía
Jody Gerson and Rosalía at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Latto
Latto at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Becky G
Becky G at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Lana Del Rey & Stephen Huvane
Lana Del Rey and Stephen Huvane at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Sylvia Rhone
Sylvia Rhone at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum waved at the cameras at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023, in Los Angeles.
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Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Ivy Queen
Ivy Queen at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Kim Petras
Kim Petras at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Bozoma Saint John
Bozoma Saint John at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Quinta Brunson
Quinta Brunson, who is hosting the 2023 Billboard Women In Music, arrived in a leopard-print spaghetti-strapped dress.
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Dina LaPolt
Dina LaPolt posed on the carpet at Billboard Women In Music.
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Erika Jayne
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and singer Erika Jayne on the Billboard Women In Music red carpet.
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Chlöe
Chlöe at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Danielle Aguirre
Danielle Aguirre at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Victoria Monet
Singer-songwriter Victoria Monet showed off her sleek white outfit at Billboard Women In Music.
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Laura Marano
Laura Marano at Billboard Women In Music.
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Queen Naija
Queen Naija at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Helen Yu
Helen Yu at Billboard Women In Music.
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Ashlee Keating
Songwriter and singer Ashlee Keating at Billboard Women In Music.
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Coco Jones
Singer Coco Jones at Billboard Women In Music.
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Rachel McCord
Rachel McCord at Billboard Women In Music.
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Amelia Binder
Amelia Binder at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Dezi Saenz
Dezi Saenz at Billboard Women In Music.
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SJ
SJ at Billboard Women In Music.
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Malibu Babie
Artist Malibu Babie at Billboard Women In Music.
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Larsen Thompson
Actress Larsen Thompson at Billboard Women In Music.
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Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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The Aces
The Aces at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Shenseea
Shenseea at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Amy Roland
Amy Roland at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Laya
Laya at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Chika
Chika at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Alexandra Kay
Alexandra Kay at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Doechii
Doechii at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Ambre
Ambre at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Chxrry22
Chxrry22 at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Mike Van
Mike Van at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Alaina Castillo
Alaina Castillo at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Rania Aniftos
Rania Aniftos at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Lyndsey Havens
Lyndsey Havens at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Kristin Robinson
Kristin Robinson at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Neena Rouhani
Neena Rouhani at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Mckenna Grace
Mckenna Grace at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Bryana Salaz
Bryana Salaz at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Maggie Lindemann
Maggie Lindemann at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Dove Cameron
Dove Cameron at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Madison Beer
Madison Beer at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Elizabeth Gillies
Elizabeth Gillies at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Griselda Flores
Griselda Flores at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Sara Sorce
Sara Sorce at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Lisa Robinson
Lisa Robinson at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Natalia Nastaskin
Natalia Nastaskin at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Ellen Truley
Ellen Truley at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Jacqueline Saturn
Jacqueline Saturn at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Allison Jones
Allison Jones at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Tiffany R. Warren
Tiffany R. Warren at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Martha Earls
Martha Earls at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Amber Linebarger
Amber Linebarger at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Lila Snyder
Lila Snyder at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Yendi Rodriguez
Yendi Rodriguez at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Marisa Jeffries
Marisa Jeffries at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Alissa Pollack
Alissa Pollack at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Kristy Gibson
Kristy Gibson at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Tiara Lewis
Tiara Lewis at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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Brianne Grimley
Brianne Grimley at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.