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Katy Perry crowned Billboard's Woman of the Year

Pop princess Katy Perry has been named the Woman of the Year by Billboard, it has been revealed.

She will collect the coveted prize at the forthcoming 2012 Billboard Women in Music event on November 30 in New York City and Billboard's editorial director, Bill Werde, explained that she was the obvious choice for the award:

"Katy Perry broke into the industry not even five years ago, and has already accomplished more than most artists can hope for in an entire career. We are thrilled to celebrate these incredible achievements and her amazing past 12 months by honoring her with the Billboard Woman of the Year Award."

"With what seems like a never-ending supply of record-breaking, chart-topping hits, coupled with her unique and fresh style, Katy Perry is hands-down one of the most exciting and inspiring artists in the industry today."

The past year has seen Perry release her very first 3D concert movie, tour the world with her California Dreams production, and break numerous chart records.

 

 

 

Watch her music video for 'Wide Awake' here: