Hilary Duff to Receive Outstanding Pop Tour of the Year Award for Her 2026 Comeback Tour

The pop star will receive the Outstanding Pop Tour of the Year award at the 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit. Duff will also sit down for an exclusive conversation at the event, which brings together some of the biggest names and decision-makers in the live music industry.

The recognition comes during a major return to music for Duff. After stepping away from the spotlight as a recording artist for several years, she released her latest album, luck… or something, in February.

The album has helped fuel a new chapter in Duff's career. She also launched her Lucky Me World Tour, marking her first full-scale global headline tour in nearly two decades.

Before heading out on the larger tour, Duff eased back into performing with a series of intimate shows. Her 2026 tour then expanded to larger venues across North America, with additional international dates planned.

Duff's return has also brought renewed attention to her music career. Her comeback single "Mature" introduced the new era, while luck… or something gave fans a full-length collection of new material.

The Billboard Live Music Summit award recognizes the impact of her return to the stage and her current touring run. Duff will join other music industry figures at the 2026 event, where the focus will be on the current state and future of live entertainment.

For longtime fans who grew up with Duff's music, television career, and early-2000s pop hits, her return to the road marks a new chapter and 2026 has been a major year for seeing her back onstage.