The Black Eyed Peas singer and solo music artist Fergie has been crowned Woman of the Year by Billboard magazine.
 
The My Humps hit-maker will be handed the honor - which pays tribute to a trailblazing female music artist - at a ceremony in New York on December 2nd.
 
Fergie tells the Associated Press she is "humbled" to accept the award, which she called a "great career achievement."

Previous honorees include Beyonce, Ciara and country music veteran Reba McEntire.

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