Madonna was awarded the Woman of the Year honor at Billboard’s Women in Music luncheon.REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Billboard celebrated the 11th annual Women in Music event Friday in conjunction with the publication of Billboard’s Women in Music list, which recognizes the 100 most powerful female executives in the industry.
The evening was hosted by Hailee Steinfeld and featured celebrity appearances by Debbie Harry, Rita Ora, Nick Jonas, Zayn Malik, Sabrina Carpenter, Labrinth, Wrabel, Charli XCX, Daya, Bea Miller, Chloe + Halle, Idina Menzel, Regina Spektor, Hoda Kotb, DJ Cassidy, David Copperfield and Bozoma Saint John.
The marquee award, Woman of the Year, was presented to Madonna by Anderson Cooper. The seven-time Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and actress over the past year extended her own record as the highest-grossing female touring artist of all time ($1.3 billion earned throughout the years as reported to Billboard Boxscore) with her massive 82-show Rebel Heart tour.
Other honorees included Andra Day, Shania Twain, Halsey, Meghan Trainor, Maren Morris, Kesha and Alessia Cara.
Billboard Women in Music honors women in the music industry who have made significant contributions to the business and who, through their work and continued success, inspire generations of women.
The event, produced again by Charlie Haykel and Juliane Hare of Don Mischer Productions, airs Monday at 9 p.m. EST on Lifetime.
Anderson Cooper was on hand at the event to present Madonna with the Woman of the Year honor.REUTERS/Shannon StapletonShania Twain looked glamorous before accepting the Icon honor at Billboard's Women In Music luncheon.REUTERS/Shannon StapletonNick Jonas arrived at the Billboard’s Women In Music luncheon in a handsome gray suit.REUTERS/Shannon StapletonLegendary rock star Debbie Harry walked the red carpet at Billboard's Women In Music luncheon in an embellished blazer and cat-eye sunglasses.REUTERS/Shannon StapletonKesha, who was honored with the Trailblazer Award at Billboard’s Women In Music luncheon, suited up in a white jacket and trousers, styled with a light pink shirt and bow tie. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonHalsey, who was honored with the Rising Star Award at the Billboard's Women In Music luncheon, rocked an edgy white cut-out dress paired with Tamara Mellon "Frontline" sandals in patent white.REUTERS/Shannon StapletonAndra Day, who was honored with the Powerhouse Award at Billboard's Women In Music luncheon, stood out on the red carpet in a colorful printed ensemble.REUTERS/Shannon StapletonCountry singer Maren Morris rocked a green velvet jacket and pants and crop-top combo as she was honored with the Breakthrough Star Award at Billboard's Women In Music luncheon.REUTERS/Shannon StapletonRita Ora walked the red carpet in a embellished sequin dress at Billboard's Women In Music luncheon.REUTERS/Shannon StapletonSabrina Carpenter walked the red carpet at Billboard's Women In Music luncheon in a cool oversized Fausto Puglisi ensemble. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonSinger Daya rocked a sexy ensemble which included a crop-top, mini-skirt, blazer, choker and pumps at Billboard's Women In Music luncheon. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonHailee Steinfeld arrived to host Billboard's Women In Music luncheon in a red-and-black ruffled dress. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonNever one to shy away from a fashion risk, Madonna arrived to collect her Woman Of The Year honor in a wild tiger print Gucci suit. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton