Taylor is the woman of the year

 

Billboard announced today that Taylor Swift will receive the Woman of the Year Award at the 2011 Billboard Women in Music event on December 2 in New York City. According to Billboard.com, the event “celebrates the most powerful and talented women in the music business.” “Taylor has shown the power of good songwriting with music that has transcended genres, and we’re thrilled to recognize all of her successes over the past year by honoring her with the Billboard Woman of the Year Award,” says Bill Werde, Billboard’s Editorial Director.