this year. LMAO this is so random and I didn't expect it at all. I can't think of 1 video by her, but like her so i'm happy!
That last people to this prestigious award were
2011 - Brinty Spears
2013 - Justin Timberlake
2014 - Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter
2015 - Kanye West
2016 - Rihanna
2017 - P!nk
Based on this, I think they are giving out awards to relevant early 2000's artists first unless there's a stand out from the later generation. That or they choose whoever will get them the best ratings. It's not a coincidence all these people dropped/were dropping a hyped album the year they got this award. I'm surprised Lady Gaga hasn't gotten it yet.