Carly Rae Jepsen: Billboard’s Rising Star of the Year!

Carly Rae Jepsen flashes a smile as she arrives at Narita International Airport on Tuesday (November 6) in Tokyo, Japan.

“Just arrived in Japan :) So happy to be back here!!,” the 26-year-old singer wrote on her Twitter account.

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Carly will be honored as Billboard’s Rising Star of the Year at this years Billboard Women in Music event later this month in New York City.

“As a singer-songwriter having grown up listening to and being influenced by countless female artists, I am truly honored to be recognized by Billboard with this award,” Carly expressed. “I hope to inspire others through my music the way those artists have inspired me.”

FYI: Carly Rae is wearing an H&M sweater.