Fergie named Billboard's Woman of the Year

The Dutchess is being crowned “Woman of the
Year” by Billboard magazine.  

Fergie will be given the honor on Dec. 2 at a ceremony in New
York City. The only female member of the Black Eyed Peas says she’s
“humbled” to accept the award and called it a “great career
achievement.”

The honor pays tribute to a trailblazing female artist and her
accomplishments. Though Fergie’s only solo album was 2006’s
mutli-platinum “The Dutchess,” she’s continued to sell out venues
and score hits with the Black Eyed Peas. They have a new CD, “The
Beginning,” out Nov. 30.
   

Previous Billboard “Woman of the Year” honorees were Beyonce,
Ciara (see-AHR’-uh) and Reba McEntire.
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