Billboard’s Women in Music 2025 will stream live and for free on VIZIO WatchFree+ on Saturday, March 29, at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. The annual event, held at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California, will honor the most influential women in the music industry with performances, awards, and tributes.
This year’s Woman of the Year award will go to Doechii, following her breakout success over the past year. The rapper, singer, and songwriter won her first Grammy, toured with Doja Cat, and delivered standout performances at Coachella, the Grammys, and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts. She is the third artist to progress from Billboard’s Rising Star Award to Woman of the Year, joining Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.
The event, hosted by Laverne Cox, will also recognize several other artists:
- aespa – Group of the Year
- Ángela Aguilar – Breakthrough Award
- Erykah Badu – Icon Award
- GloRilla – Powerhouse Award
- Gracie Abrams – Songwriter of the Year
- JENNIE – Global Force Award
- Megan Moroney – Rulebreaker Award
- Meghan Trainor – Hitmaker Award
- Muni Long – Rising Star Award
- Tyla – Impact Award
Performers will include Ángela Aguilar, aespa, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Megan Moroney, Muni Long, and Tyla, with additional names to be announced. Presenters include Becky G, Suki Waterhouse, Julia Michaels, Kali Uchis, Madison Beer, Mickey Guyton, Summer Walker, Tanner Adell, and Zara Larsson.
Billboard has long been the definitive voice in music, tracking the industry’s biggest names through its iconic charts, breaking news, and world-class events. Since its founding in 1894, it has become the most trusted source for music information across more than a dozen countries and ten languages. From the Billboard Music Awards to Women in Music, Latin Music Week, and Power 100, its events bring together artists, industry leaders, and fans to celebrate success and innovation in the music world.
The Billboard Women in Music 2025 live channel will be available on VIZIO WatchFree+ from March 17 – April 5, offering on-demand content, interviews, in-studio sessions, and more. The live broadcast on March 29 will be free to watch on VIZIO TVs and the VIZIO mobile app. Non-VIZIO TV owners can access the event by downloading the VIZIO mobile app, selecting WatchFree+, and tuning into the Women in Music channel.