American singer Pink to get Vanguard award at MTV Video Music Awards
American pop singer Pink is known for her contribution to music
She will be awarded on August 27 in Los Angeles
American singer Pink will be the recipient of 2017 Vanguard Award, MTV's equivalent of a lifetime achievement honour for video music, the U.S. cable and satellite television channel said on Tuesday.
The 37-year-old pop star is known in the music world for her powerhouse vocals and acrobatic live shows.
In a statement, Viacom Inc unit confirms that Pink is being recognized for her impact on music, pop culture, fashion and philanthropy for a career spanning 17 years.
Ever since her debut in 2000, the singer hasreleased six studio albumsand won three Grammys and six MTV Video Music Awards.
She is also a UNICEF ambassador for children's nutrition worldwide and supports causes ranging from autism to human rights.
Pink will receive the honour at the MTV Video Music Awards show in Los Angeles on Aug. 27, where she will perform her latest single "What About Us."
She will join the list of previous Vanguard recipients including Rihanna, Kanye West, Beyonce and Michael Jackson.
(WION)