Olivia Rodrigo Celebrates Female Songwriters , During 'Billboard' Acceptance Speech.
AP reports that while accepting the 2022 'Billboard' Woman of the Year award, .
Olivia Rodrigo heaped praise on the female music artists and songwriters who had given her strength in an industry full of gender barriers.
Every woman here today is working to break down those barriers and change the narrative and support each other.
, Olivia Rodrigo at 'Billboard' Awards, via AP.
Rodrigo spoke of being "constantly moved" by young females writing songs, .
And says she vows to make the music industry more accessible for them.
I’m constantly moved by your vulnerability and your creativity and bravery, , Olivia Rodrigo at 'Billboard' Awards, via AP.
... and I promise everyone here today is working to make this world and this industry a better place for you.
, Olivia Rodrigo at 'Billboard' Awards, via AP.
Rodrigo took the music charts by storm with her debut album, 'SOUR,' in 2021.
A confessional foray into insecurity and heartache; the emotional album broke many streaming records.
There are 11 tracks on 'SOUR.'
Each of them ended up in the top 30 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart.
Making Rodrigo the first female artist to achieve such a feat.
Songwriting has always been everything to me, so for people to connect with my music is beyond a dream come true.
, Olivia Rodrigo at 'Billboard' Awards, via AP.
Songwriting has always been everything to me, so for people to connect with my music is beyond a dream come true.
, Olivia Rodrigo at 'Billboard' Awards, via AP
