Billboard Women in Music Billboard Women in Music "Billboard" Women in Music is an annual event held by "Billboard". Its main award is titled Woman of the Year, established to recognize "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 to take on increasing responsibilities within the field" according to the magazine. Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, Janelle Monáe, and Ariana Grande are the only women who have more than one award. In 2007, Reba McEntire was honored with "Billboard"'s first Woman of the Year Award because
VH1's Top 40 Videos of the Year artists, comedians, & TV personalities were seen throughout each video. In 2012 and 2014, the special changed to the Top 20 Videos of the Year and only aired one day instead of five. In 2013, the special changed back to the top 40 videos of the year. In 2012 and 2014, the special was hosted by Jim Shearer. VH1's Top 40 Videos of the Year On VH1's Top 40 Videos of the Year, the best videos of the year are counted down. Since 2002, twelve videos have been named Video of the Year: "Soak Up the Sun" by Sheryl Crow,