Billboard’s Icon Bonnie Raitt talked with Chelsea Briggs on the red carpet of Women in Music 2022 about what’s next, why it’s “nice to be uncomfortable” and looks back at her hit “I Can’t Make You Love Me.”
Billboard’s 2022 Women in Music host Ciara opened up the event with a moment of silence for Ukraine at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, Calif., on Wednesday (March 2).
“Before we begin this celebration, we want to take this moment of silence to send our thoughts and prayers to the people of Ukraine, especially women and girls, and hope for a peaceful resolution,” said Billboard’s 2008 Woman of the Year recipient.
Russia infiltrated Ukraine Feb. 24 and began a full-scale invasion after months of military buildup and multiple efforts for diplomatic resolutions. Many artists spoke out on the tragic attacks, most notably The Weeknd and Miley Cyrus.
“This morning was heartbreaking waking up to the news that Ukraine had been invaded,” Miley Cyrus wrote on social media. “I am standing in solidarity with everyone in Ukraine who is affected by this attack.”
Wednesday’s Women In Music event includes performances by this year’s honorees such as Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Summer Walker, Gabby Barrett, and more.
Summer Walker performed at Billboard‘s Women in Music event on Wednesday (Mar. 2), and sang a stunning ballad of her 2018 debut single, “Session 32.”
For the live performance, Walker swapped out the song’s stripped acoustic guitar melody for a piano accompaniment. She emotively sang the heartbreaking track without the help of backup singers or a backing band, allowing the lyrics — which discusses a failed romance that the 25-year-old can’t help but reminisce on — to take center stage.
Following her performance, Ari Lennox presented her with the Chart Breaker Award for her achievements on the Billboard charts: Her album, Still Over It, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 shortly after its Nov. 5 release and landed all 18 of its eligible tracks on the Billboard Hot 100. Walker accepted the award and gave a prepared speech thanking Billboard for the honor, as well as her closest peers, members from her label, and her fans for their support.
“I’m not really one for speeches. I like to keep it cute and quick, but today I’m not. Thank you Billboard Women in Music for acknowledging me, I really appreciate it,” she said. “Thank you to Interscope, LVRN, Lisa, Sean Garrett, Nija, Lacey, Rolex Windell, Sarita, Larry and my band. I really love my band.”
“I couldn’t have got this award without my fans, so thank you for y’all support. Shout out to all the amazing women and moms here,” she continued. “Thanks to anyone who inspired me to write these songs whether it came from a bad place or not, it changed my life for the better and most importantly, thanks to the great creator, my ancestors, spirit guides, and my nino and nina. Thank you.”
Billboard’s Rule Breaker Karol G chatted with Chelsea Briggs on the red carpet of Women in Music 2022 all about the success of “MAMII” with Becky G, when fans will see the music video and what it takes to be a bichota.
Billboard‘s 2022 Women in Music event began on Wednesday night (Mar. 2) with Woman of the Year Olivia Rodrigo taking the stage for a blistering pre-filmed performance of her second Sour single, the seething “Deja Vu.”
Playing to an empty SoFi stadium, a pink-clad Rodrigo sang the 2021 smash directly into the camera with typically unguarded intimacy and directness. Providing her support was a four-piece, all-female band, who were each wearing all-white outfits, and offered an alternately sweet and grungy rendition of the post-breakup anthem.
After debuting in the top 10 a couple months earlier, “Deja Vu” peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 2021 — becoming her third top 5 hit off her debut album Sour. Rodrigo was announced as Billboard‘s Woman of the Year in February, making her the 15th different artist to receive the honor.
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