Alicia Keys Honors Gracie Abrams at Women Sharing the Spotlight Event in Los Angeles

At the She Is The Music: Women Sharing The Spotlight event in Los Angeles on March 27, Alicia Keys honored Gracie Abrams for her all-female team of over 40 women, highlighting the importance of female representation in the music industry. Keys emphasized that such a team is still rare and serves as a reminder that women belong in leadership roles across all spaces. In her acceptance speech, Abrams echoed this sentiment, stating that women thrive by supporting one another, quoting Margaret Mead's assertion that committed women can change the world. The event celebrated 50 influential women in music, each paired with a fellow honoree, and aimed to foster community and mentorship. Additionally, Abrams was recognized as Songwriter of the Year at Billboard's 2025 Women In Music awards, where she continued to uplift her peers during her acceptance speech. The initiative behind the event, co-founded by Keys and other prominent figures, seeks to enhance female representation in the industry.