BET Awards 2026: The BET Her Songs Powering Women’s Anthems This Year
BET’s BET Her Award category honors the women artists who created songs that grounded us, lifted us up, and held us when the world felt unstable. It may well be one of the most important categories in the show.
This year, the category is 8 nominations deep and covers a lot of ground: rap, R&B, soul, and gospel…all of which show up with records built around encouragement, self-worth, and women taking up space. Check out this gallery of the nominees and pick which one you think will take home the trophy.
Doechii feat. SZA, “girl, get up.”
The title feels like a direct lift: a reset record built for women who need a push and a little backup.
Doja Cat, “Gorgeous”
Doja keeps the focus on confidence, making self-love feel like the point here.
Olivia Dean, “Lady Lady”
Olivia’s song leans into growth and grace, which gives the record a quiet but clear anthem feel.
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Jill Scott ft. Trombone Shorty, “Be Great”
Jill makes her uplifting message plain: keep going, keep building, keep showing up.
Tems, "First"
Tems said, “This song means a lot to me,” and it does for her fans as well. This powerful record sounds like claiming space on your own terms.
Jill Scott, “Beautiful People”
The title says it all, but Jill gives it grown-woman warmth and community love in this tune.
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Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat, “Go Girl”
With three women in sync, the track gives girl power and finds each of them bigging up their best qualities.
Tasha Cobbs Leonard, “Already Good”
Tasha brings the gospel into the mix, turning gratitude into action.
