On Tuesday (Feb. 24), Billboard revealed the honorees for its 2026 Women in Music Awards, set for April 29 at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
Teyana Taylor will receive the Visionary Award after earning a Grammy nomination for her 2025 album Escape Room, a Golden Globe win for her role in One Battle After Another, and an Oscar nomination.
Tate McRae will be presented the Hitmaker Award following her first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit, “What I Want,” with Morgan Wallen, while Ella Langley will get the Powerhouse Award after scoring her first No. 1 with “Choosin’ Texas.”
Other honorees include Kehlani receiving the Impact Award, Laufey getting the Innovator Award, Mariah the Scientist earning the Rising Star Award, Zara Larsson winning the Breakthrough Award, and Thalia taking the Icon Award.
Keke Palmer will host the ceremony.
“This year’s honorees represent bold creativity, global influence and artistic excellence across genres,” said Billboard’s Jason Lipshutz.
The Woman of the Year recipient will be announced later. (Billboard)
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