Prior to being presented with the honor, Abrams performed her emotive hit “I Love, I’m Sorry,” off her second album, The Secret of Us. Abrams wrote the album with her best friend, Audrey Hobert, who was in attendance seated at a table alongside Abrams’ mom and her manager (and fellow Women in Music honoree) Alex DePersia.

Billboard’s Women in Music event recognizes music’s rising artists, creators, producers and executives for their contributions to the industry and community. The 2025 Billboard Women in Music is hosted by Laverne Cox and honoring artists like aespa,

Alicia Keys delivered inspiring remarks at the organization’s inaugural Sharing the Spotlight event held Thursday night at Los Angeles’ The Peppermint Club.