"When I found out I was getting the Rulebreaker award, I thought it was kind of funny, because ... I'm an avid rule follower," Moroney admitted Saturday night.

This year, country music was represented at the awards ceremony, and Megan Moroney received the Rulebreaker Award. This award is given to artists each year who defy industry traditions and use their music to create a platform that streamlines a powerful message. These artists are influential, and their songs significantly impact listeners.

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,