The rock band's frontwoman is the first recipient of the award given to a 'standout female artist who breaks from convention to make a unique mark in music and pave the way for other talent.'
- November 15, 2014
AceShowbiz -
Another honoree for the 2014 Billboard Women in Music Awards was announced on Friday, November 14. Hayley Williams is set to accept the Trailblazer award at the ninth annual event scheduled to take place in New York City on December 12.
The Paramore frontwoman will be the first-ever artist to win the award, which is given to a "standout female artist who breaks from convention to make a unique mark in music and pave the way for other talent."
"I can remember a time when I would've been made fun of for doing things differently. Now I'm getting an award for it? This is too much. I'm so excited!" Williams said of the award. "There are women in this industry who totally bulldozed walls down for the likes of me to come along and do what I believe in. I want to be that for even one girl in the future. I can't wait for the event next month and to high-five some of my sisters in music."
Williams isn't the only female musician being honored at the 2014 Billboard Women in Music Awards. She joins Taylor Swift (Woman of the Year), Ariana Grande (Rising Star) and Idina Menzel (Breakthrough Artist of the Year). The winners of Billboard Icon Award and Country Artist of the Year will be announced in the coming weeks.
