The 25-year-old singer was the recipient of one of the greatest titles at the star-studded ceremony, which took place at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles on Thursday (30.11.17), and as she picked up the gong the โFetishโ hitmaker admitted she is โproudโ to be a female artist in the entertainment industry.
Speaking at the event, she said: โI couldnโt be more grateful for the position that Iโve been given in my career. I want people to know that I respect the platform that I have so deeply โฆ Iโve never felt more proud to be a woman in this industry. I am so grateful for all the older women who have helped us up.โ
Although Selena was honoured to be awarded the title, she believes her friend Francia Raisa, who donated one of her kidneyโs to the vocalist in a life-saving operation over the summer, which was needed as a result of her battle with Lupus โ a condition in which the bodyโs immune system mistakingly attacks healthy tissue โ is more deserving of the accolade because she โsaved [her] lifeโ.
Selena โ who was presented the award by actress Elle Fanning and Francia โ continued: โTo be honest, I think Francia should be getting this award because she saved my life. I would like to thank my amazing team and family because they stuck with me through some really hard times.โ
And Francia is โreally honouredโ for The โ13 Reasons Whyโ executive producer at the ceremony.
Francia gushed to Billboard Online: โIโm really honoured to do this for her tonight. I was just glad I was able to do. Iโm glad I was a match. Sheโs standing here and being honoured and Iโve seen her career continue to soar, itโs amazing.โ
Selenaโs title has previously been picked up by Taylor Swift, as well as fellow musicians including, Beyonce, Pink and Fergie.
Although the โBad Liarโ singer does not know how she can โrepayโ anyone after picking up the gong, she has vowed to create an โepic albumโ next year.
She concluded her speech: โI donโt know how Iโll ever repay it but maybe Iโll make an epic album next year.โ
