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Taylor Swift becomes first artist to win Billboard Woman of The Year award twice

Written by . Published: October 11 2014

Taylor Swift has been named the 2014 recipient of Billboard's coveted Woman of the Year honor.


The Shake It Off singer becomes the first artist to receive the accolade twice after previously claiming the prize in 2011.


The award is presented annually to the female who "has shaped and inspired the music industry with her success, leadership and innovation over the past 12 months".


Swift will be feted at the ninth annual Billboard Women in Music Awards on 12 December (14) in New York City.

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