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