GUWAN HAYLEY! The Paramore vocalist is set to be honoured at the awards ceremony this December for "breaking from the convention and make a unique mark in music and pave the way for other talent."



Hayley Williams from Paramore performing on Monumentour, Summer 2014



Paramore vocalist Hayley Williams is set to be honoured at the upcoming ninth annual Billboard Women In Music Awards, and presented with the first ever 'Trailbrazer' gong.



The award has been designed to honour female artists who break from the convention and make a unique mark in music and pave the way for other talent. Yep, that's Hayley all over.

Speaking of the award, Williams has said: "I can remember a time when I would’ve been made fun of for doing things differently. Now I’m getting an award for it? This is too much. I’m so excited! There are women in this industry who totally bulldozed walls down for the likes of me to come along and do what I believe in. I want to be that for even one girl in the future. I can't wait for the event next month and to high-five some of my sisters in music.”

“Trailblazers like Hayley are exciting to follow because they are risk takers, and we are pleased to honor her creativity and success this year,” said Janice Min, co-president and chief creative officer of Guggenheim Media's Entertainment Group, which consists of Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter. “We’ve watched her progress and climb the charts as a soloist and lead singer for several years, and we look forward to seeing what she comes up with next.”



Other artists set to be honoured at the awards ceremony on December 12 include Taylor Swift (for Woman Of The Year), Ariana Grande (for Rising Star) and Idina Menzel (for Breakthrough Artist Of The Year). Head to www.billboard.com for more info on the whole shebang.