Rihanna just keeps on winning. Today, it was revealed that the Bajan beauty will be honored with the very first Icon Award at the 2013 American Music Awards. She is also nominated for 4 awards and will be performing as well.

“The first-ever Icon Award was created to honor an artist whose body of work has made a profound influence over pop music on a global level,” said AMA producer Larry Klein. “Rihanna’s iconic and innovative sound has enabled her to become one of the most influential and bestselling artists of all time.”

The 2013 AMAs air live from L.A. at 8pm on Sunday, November 24th on ABC.

Marisa Mendez

Source: RU