Fil-Am Olivia Rodrigo wagi bilang Billboard Woman of the Year

Pinarangalan ng Billboard bilang Woman of the Year ang  Filipino-American singer na si Olivia Rodrigo.

Sa kaniyang acceptance speech, sinabi ni Olivia na masuwerte siya sa pagkakaroon ng career sa music.

Aniya . . . “Not a day goes by that I don’t think about how lucky I am to get to call this my job. I’ve been writing songs since I was so young and it’s absolutely my favorite thing to do, and such an emotional outlet to me. What I love about songwriting is its ability to perfectly capture how I feel better than anything I could’ve said in a conversation. Songwriting has always been everything, so for people to connect with my music is beyond a dream come true. So thank you so much.”

Sinabi ng umawit ng “Drivers License,” na hindi madali ang maging isang babae sa music industry, kaya pinasalamatan niya ang mga female artist na nagbukas ng pinto para sa kaniya.

Ayon kay Rodrigo . . . “It’s not easy being a young woman in the music industry, but I found so much strength from the female songwriters and artists who have come before me and paved the way, and opened doors for so many women like me. And that’s what is so amazing about this event. Every woman here today is working to break these barriers and change the narrative, and support each other. I am so inspired by every woman in this room and I want to thank you all for your support. I am supporting all of you.

Nagbigay din siya ng payo sa mga kabataang babae na nais pasukin ang music scene. 

Payo niya . . . “To all the young girls out there who are writing songs every day in their journals and their bedroom floors, I am constantly moved by your vulnerability and creativity and bravery. And I promise, everyone here today is working to make this world and make this industry a better place for you.”

Kinilala rin ng Fil-Am singer ang iba pang mga nominee sa kategoryang kaniyang napagwagian.

Wika niya . . . “Your artistry and work are so amazing and I am in complete awe of all of you and so, so, so inspired. Thank you, Billboard, such a huge honor to be named Woman of the Year. So many surreal moments happened over the course of this incredible past year and this is definitely one of them, so, thank you.”