Will Sterling
Legendary R&B artist Mary J. Blige will receive the Icon Award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, Billboard announced on Thursday. And as part of the recognition, the 10-time BBMA winner will perform in the show.
Blige is now added to a list of only 10 other artist to receive the prestigious award, which recognizes outstanding artists for their Billboard charts excellence and contributions to music. Past recipients include Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Prince and Stevie Wonder.
“My career has been such an incredible and unexpected journey that has included many turns into avenues I never could have imagined like acting, producing, launching businesses and now even my own music festival,” Blige said in the announcement. “Through it
