Olivia Rodrigo accepts Billboard Touring Artist of the Year from Billboard’s Editorial Director Hannah Karp at Billboard Live Summit 2024.
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00:00Olivia, before you go and get ready to take your Guts Tour to its fifth continent,
00:07we wanted to recognize the enormous impact that you've had this year
00:11on the touring business in so many inspiring ways.
00:14You've already grossed $167 million, according to Billboard box score,
00:20and you've managed to do it while keeping your ticket prices affordable for fans.
00:26You've rocketed from theaters to arenas.
00:29You're inspiring inclusion and diversity by fronting this rock band of women
00:35and trans and non-binary people,
00:39and you've used your stage to build an equitable future for women and girls
00:44through your Fund for Good.
00:45So, on behalf of Billboard, and on behalf of my two daughters,
00:49who will probably never forgive me for not bringing them here tonight,
00:54please accept this award for our Touring Artist of the Year,
00:58and we hope many artists will follow in your footsteps.
01:05I really appreciate that.
01:06Congratulations.
01:08Congratulations.
01:11Incredible. Thank you.
01:13Sweet. Thank you so much.
01:15Thanks for coming.
01:16Thank you, guys. Nice to see you. Have a good night.
01:19Congratulations.