Olivia Rodrigo has officially been named Billboard's Woman of the Year for 2022.
The news about the 18-year-old singer-songwriter was released on Friday, when it was announced that she would formally be honored at the upcoming Billboard Women in Music Awards, which will take place on March 2nd.
The company will also recognize the efforts of several other female musical artists during the upcoming ceremony.
Major distinction: Olivia Rodrigo has officially been named Billboard's Woman of the Year for 2022
Billboard's Editorial Director, Hannah Karp, released a statement where she expressed via People that Rodrigo's rise to fame was particularly impressive.
'Olivia's trajectory to superstardom is the stuff of pop music legend. Her talents as a storyteller and songwriter have made Olivia one of the most authentic and exciting new artists to explode onto the scene in years,' she said.
She went on to express that the performer's ability to write hit songs about nostalgic subject material was especially notable.
'Connecting with audiences across generations through emotionally charged songs about heartbreak, jealousy and growing up, she's achieved absolutely incredible chart success for a debut artist,' she stated.
Showing her support: Billboard's Editorial Director, Hannah Karp, released a statement where she expressed via People that Rodrigo's rise to fame was particularly impressive; the singer is seen in 2021
Karp concluded by stating that the media company was excited to bestow the honor
