That Rihanna reign just won’t let up. The pop
powerhouse will be honored with the Icon
Award at the 2013 American Music Awards
later this month.
According to the Los Angeles Times , the 25-
year-old singer is the first artist to receive the
special merit award.
“The first-ever Icon Award was created to
honor an artist whose body of work has made
a profound influence over pop music on a
global level,” said AMA producer Larry Klein.
“Rihanna’s iconic and innovative sound has
enabled her to become one of the most
influential and bestselling artists of all time.”
She has sold 50 million albums and 180 million
singles worldwide throughout the course of
her eight-year career. Her seven albums have
produced 12 No. 1 singles on the Billboard
Hot 100, and she holds the title for best-
selling digital artist of all time.
Rihanna is also scheduled to perform on the
telecast, which airs live from the NOKIA
Theatre L.A. LIVE on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 8
p.m. on ABC.
She is nominated in four categories including
Artist of the Year, Favorite Pop/Rock Female
Artist, Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist, and
Favorite Soul/R&B Album for Unapologetic.

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