Beyonce Honored by Billboard

The beautiful and talented Beyonce Knowles is being honored by Billboard with The Woman of The Year Award. She'll be honored on October 2 in New York at the 2009 Billboard Women in Music Event for her successes, innovations and accomplishments over the past year.



“Beyoncé is multi-platinum artist and a multi-talented woman who clearly embodies the qualities of excellence and achievement that the Billboard Woman Of The Year Award was created to honor,” said Bill Werde, Billboard’s Editorial Director, about Beyoncé, who is the only performer in the 51-year history of the Billboard Hot 100 to top the chart for 10 weeks or more with a group and as a solo artist. “She has not only influenced pop culture with her hit songs and signature dance moves, but has inspired women everywhere with her unique style, business savvy and dedication to charitable causes.”

The Billboard Women in Music Event celebrates the most powerful and talented women in the music business. Its also in conjunction with the Women In Music Power Players List which honors women executives who are paving the way in the music industry.