Isn’t it too early to publish awardees for the year 2009?

Well, not for Billboard as the said organization have proclaimed and announced that Beyonce Knowles is this year’s Woman of the year!

“Beyoncé is multi-platinum artist and a multi-talented woman who clearly embodies the qualities of excellence and achievement that the Billboard Woman Of The Year Award was created to honor,” said Bill Werde, Billboard’s Editorial Director. “She has not only influenced pop culture with her hit songs and signature dance moves, but has inspired women everywhere with her unique style, business savvy and dedication to charitable causes.”

Beyonce is the only artist in the 51 years of the Billboard Top 100 history to top the chart for 10 weeks.

September is the month for VMA and as early as today, MTV have released the top artists who are vying for the Top Awards on September 13, 2009.

Beyonce is competing head to head with Lady Gaga for the Video Music Awards for 2009 with 9 nominations.

“I’m excited and honored to be tied for most nominated for the VMAs.” Beyonce told the Press.

“I’ve been blessed this year to have ‘Single Ladies’ become a video people really connected with and responded to. I’ve spent so much time watching all the great versions people created all around the world. It’s beautiful to feel you touch people and bring a song to life with a video.”

Single Ladies or Paparazzi?