Hilary Duff Will Receive Billboard Pop Tour Award
The singer will accept the honor at the 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit in West Hollywood this November.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Pop
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Billboard will present Hilary Duff with the Outstanding Pop Tour of the Year award on November 10, 2026. The ceremony will take place at 1 Hotel West Hollywood as part of the Billboard Live Music Summit.
Why it matters
The recognition celebrates the commercial success and impact of Duff’s 2026 Lucky Me Tour. Following the awards ceremony, the artist is scheduled to participate in an exclusive conversation during the event.
Billboard recognized Duff following the release of her February 2026 album, Luck... Or Something. The summit itself features programming overseen by senior editor Eric Renner Brown.
The players
Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff is an American singer and actress who recently released the 2026 album Luck... Or Something.
Billboard
Billboard is a major music industry publication and media brand known for its music charts and annual industry summits.
Eric Renner Brown
Eric Renner Brown is a senior editor at Billboard who programs the annual Live Music Summit.
The details
The summit features industry panels, networking events, and the awards presentation scheduled for November 10. Duff will also discuss her recent work at the gathering, which follows a pre-summit opening reception held on November 9.
Timeline
November 9, 2026: Billboard pre-summit opening reception.
November 10, 2026: Billboard Live Music Summit and awards ceremony.
May 2027: Lucky Me Tour extension begins in Madrid.
November 2027: Lucky Me Tour concludes in Anaheim.
Industry Dynamics
The Billboard Live Music Summit serves as the primary industry barometer for touring success, highlighting the continued importance of physical concerts in an era of digital streaming. Duff's inclusion marks a shift in how pop artists leverage global tour extensions to maintain relevance after album releases.
Fans in Europe and California can expect new live performance opportunities as the tour extends through 2027. Attendees of the summit will gain direct access to insights from the artist during the scheduled conversation at 1 Hotel West Hollywood.
The takeaway
Duff's recognition highlights the ongoing success of her 2026 tour cycle which continues to drive live music engagement. Fans looking to catch her live can anticipate a busy schedule of international and domestic dates throughout 2027.
What happens next
Hilary Duff will extend the Lucky Me Tour starting in Madrid in May 2027, with the final show scheduled in Anaheim in November 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Billboard.
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