Charlotte Cardin has been everywhere this year: on the radio, on the charts, even on the basketball court. Now, she makes history as the first Billboard Canada Woman of the Year.

The Montreal singer, already a star in Canada, made her mark globally with 2023’s 99 Nights. The sophomore album secured her first spot on Billboard’s American charts, with single “Confetti” spending 16 weeks on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. Cardin toured the album from September to February, finding time along the way to release an EP, Une semaine à Paris, followed by this summer’s A Week in Nashville. She even performed the Canadian anthem at the NBA All-Star game in Indianapolis, bringing her powerful voice to the celebrity-studded court.

Back at home, 99 Nights won album of the year at the Juno Awards and spent 33 weeks on the Billboard Canadian Albums Chart. Its title track, “99 Nights,” hit the Canadian Hot 100 nearly a year after the album’s release, demonstrating the longevity of Cardin’s skillful pop songwriting. Cardin’s vocal talent first launched her to prominence on Quebec talent competition La Voix, but it’s her cool composure, vulnerable lyricism and close relationships with a trusted team that have helped propel her to international acclaim and a banner year full of high notes.

Read Billboard Canada’s digital cover story on Charlotte Cardin here.