Pink named Billboard Woman of the Year

Billboard just gave Pink’s fans another reason to raise a glass.

The ever-spirited pop star, who got her fourth-ever No. 1 radio single this year with “Just Give Me a Reason,” will receive the publication’s Woman of the Year award at its Women in Music event on Dec. 10 in New York.

Pink, born Alecia Moore, released her latest LP, “The Truth About Love,” about a year ago. It became her first to top Billboard’s album chart and got a Grammy nomination for best pop vocal album.

“Just Give Me a Reason,” a duet with fun.’s Nate Ruess, reached the top of Billboard’s singles rankings in April making it her latest No. 1 track after “Lady Marmalade,” “So What” and “Raise Your Glass.”

Other singles from the album, “Blow Me (One Last Kiss),” “Try” and “True Love,” also received significant radio play.

“Pink has almost been in a class by herself among women in music this year, and we’re thrilled to recognize her successes by honoring her with the Billboard Woman of the Year Award,” said Bill Werde, Billboard’s editorial director, in the announcement.

Pink debuted in 2000 with the album “Can’t Take Me Home” and has since sold more than 40 million albums, according to Billboard.

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The singer will also be co-starring in the comedy “Thanks for Sharing” about sex addiction starring Mark Ruffalo and Gwyneth Paltrow, which premieres this fall.

Katy Perry won the honor last year, following in the footsteps of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.

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