The year 2022 brought back the chance to experience live music again, and there is no doubt that all of these female musicians seized that wonderful opportunity. These artists have sold out shows across the country, filling stadiums with over 20,000 people, and they have graced the stages of iconic New York venues such as Irving Plaza, Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden. Each of these artists’ setlists included chart-topping hits as well as new releases that were sure to excite audiences.

This playlist contains the opening and closing songs of the 2022 tour setlists of each of the artists The Observer has covered or plans to cover as part of the “Women in Music” series.