Beyoncé's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Beyoncé.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is a highly influential American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Renowned for her vocal talent, musical versatility, captivating live performances, and culturally impactful works, she's a leading artist of the 21st century. With over 200 million records sold, Beyoncé is one of the best-selling musicians of all time.
1999: Release of 'The Writing's on the Wall'
In 1999, Destiny's Child released their Multi-Platinum second album The Writing's on the Wall which sold more than eight million copies worldwide and featured songs such as "Bills, Bills, Bills", "Jumpin' Jumpin'" and "Say My Name".
2000: "Independent Women Part I" Release
In 2000, Destiny's Child recorded "Independent Women Part I" for the Charlie's Angels soundtrack, which became their best-charting single, topping the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for eleven consecutive weeks.
2001: Pop Songwriter of the Year award
In 2001, Beyoncé became the first Black woman and second female lyricist to win the Pop Songwriter of the Year award at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards.
2002: Received Songwriter of the Year Award
In 2002, Beyoncé received the Songwriter of the Year award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, becoming the first African American woman to win the award.
2004: Received NAACP Image Award for Entertainer of the Year
In 2004, Beyoncé received the NAACP Image Award for Entertainer of the Year, recognizing her achievements and contributions to the entertainment industry.
2004: Tying Grammy record for female artist
In 2004, Beyoncé tied a record for the most Grammy awards won in a single night by a female artist. She would later break this record at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.
2005: Received APEX Award at Trumpet Award
In 2005, Beyoncé received the APEX Award at the Trumpet Award, honoring the achievements of Black African Americans.
March 2006: Destiny's Child Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
In March 2006, Destiny's Child accepted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2006: Golden Globe and NAACP Image Awards Nominations
Following her role in Dreamgirls, Beyoncé was nominated for Best Original Song for "Listen" and Best Actress at the Golden Globe Awards, and Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture at the NAACP Image Awards in 2006.
2006: Michael Jackson tribute at the World Music Awards
In 2006, Beyoncé presented Michael Jackson with a tribute award at the World Music Awards, stating that she would not have performed if it weren't for him, acknowledging him as a major musical influence since she was five years old.
April 2007: The Beyoncé Experience Tour
In April 2007, Beyoncé embarked on "The Beyoncé Experience", her first worldwide concert tour, visiting 97 venues and grossing over $24 million. She also conducted pre-concert food donation drives and re-released her album B'Day with five additional songs, including "Beautiful Liar" with Shakira.
June 2007: Forbes Reported on Beyoncé's Earnings
In June 2007, Forbes magazine began reporting on Beyoncé's earnings.
2007: Grammy Nominations and Win for B'Day
At the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in 2007, B'Day was nominated for five Grammy Awards, winning Best Contemporary R&B Album.
2007: Received International Artist of Excellence Award
In 2007, Beyoncé received the International Artist of Excellence award by the American Music Awards and the Honorary Otto at the Bravo Otto.
2007: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover and best-dressed celebrity
In 2007, Beyoncé was featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and recognized as the best-dressed celebrity by People magazine.
June 2008: Beyoncé Named World's Best-Paid Music Personality
Between June 2007 and June 2008, Beyoncé earned $80 million from her music, tours, films, and clothing line, making her the world's best-paid music personality at the time, surpassing Madonna and Celine Dion.
March 2009: I Am... Tour Launch
In March 2009, Beyoncé embarked on the "I Am... Tour", her second headlining worldwide concert tour, consisting of 108 shows, grossing $119.5 million.
2009: "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" Won Video of the Year
In 2009, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" by Beyoncé won Video of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards.
2009: Highest-Earning Power Couple
In 2009, Beyoncé and Jay-Z made it into the Guinness World Records as the "highest-earning power couple" for collectively earning $122 million.
2009: Named Top Female Artist and Top Radio Songs Artist of the Decade
In 2009, Billboard named Beyoncé the Top Female Artist and Top Radio Songs Artist of the Decade, recognizing her significant impact on the music industry during the 2000s.
2009: Ranked Fourth on Celebrity 100 List
In 2009, Forbes placed Beyoncé fourth on the Celebrity 100 list, highlighting her financial success and influence.
2010: Collaboration with Lady Gaga on Telephone
In 2010, Beyoncé provided guest vocals on Lady Gaga's single "Telephone", which topped the U.S. Pop Songs chart. This achievement tied Beyoncé and Gaga with Mariah Carey for the most number-ones since the Nielsen Top 40 airplay chart launched in 1992.
2010: Received Award of Honor for Artist of the Decade
In 2010, Beyoncé received the Award of Honor for Artist of the Decade at the NRJ Music Award.
2010: "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" Won Song of the Year
In 2010, Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" won Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards, solidifying her success and influence in the music industry. Beyoncé also set the record for the most Grammy awards won by a female artist in one night in 2010 when she won six awards.
2010: Named in Billboard's Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists
In 2010, Billboard named Beyoncé in their Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years list at number 15, acknowledging her influence in the genre.
2010: Ranked Ninth on Most Powerful Women List
In 2010, Forbes ranked Beyoncé ninth on the "Most Powerful Women in the World" list, recognizing her significant impact and influence beyond the music industry.
2010: Beyoncé Tied the Record for Most VMAs Won in One Night
In 2010, Lady Gaga set the record for the most VMAs won in one night for a female artist, a record that Beyoncé tied in 2016.
May 2011: Billboard listing as a Top Songwriter
In May 2011, Billboard magazine listed Beyoncé at number 17 on their list of the Top 20 Hot 100 Songwriters for having co-written eight singles that hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
June 26, 2011: Headlining Glastonbury Festival
On June 26, 2011, Beyoncé became the first solo female artist to headline the main Pyramid stage at the Glastonbury Festival in over twenty years. Her fourth studio album, "4", was released two days prior.
August 1, 2011: Album 4 Certified Platinum
On August 1, 2011, Beyoncé's album "4" was certified platinum by the RIAA, having shipped 1 million copies to retail stores.
2011: Received Inaugural Billboard Millennium Award
At the 2011 Billboard Music Awards, Beyoncé received the inaugural Billboard Millennium Award.
2012: Adele Equaled Beyoncé's Grammy Record
In 2012, Adele equaled Beyoncé's record for the most Grammy awards won by a female artist in one night, highlighting the competitive landscape in the music industry.
2012: Beyoncé and Jay-Z Ranked as World's Highest-Paid Celebrity Couple
In 2012, Beyoncé and Jay-Z were ranked as the number one "World's Highest-Paid Celebrity Couples", for collectively earning $78 million.
2012: Named "Hottest Female Singer of All Time" by Complex
In 2012, Beyoncé was named the "Hottest Female Singer of All Time" by Complex.
2012: Beyoncé Placed at Number 16 on the Celebrity 100 List
In 2012, Forbes placed Beyoncé at number 16 on the Celebrity 100 list, despite a drop from previous years, she still earned $40 million from her album "4", clothing line, and endorsement deals.
2012: Ranked Third on VH1's 100 Greatest Women in Music
In 2012, VH1 ranked Beyoncé third on their list of the "100 Greatest Women in Music", placing her behind Mariah Carey and Madonna.
January 2013: GQ cover and "100 Sexiest Women of the 21st Century" list
In January 2013, GQ placed Beyoncé on its cover, featuring her atop its "100 Sexiest Women of the 21st Century" list.
December 13, 2013: Surprise Release of Beyoncé Album
On December 13, 2013, Beyoncé unexpectedly released her eponymous fifth studio album on the iTunes Store without any prior announcement, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. She became the first woman in the chart's history to have her first five studio albums debut at number one.
2013: Beyoncé album success
In 2013, Beyoncé sold 2.3 million units worldwide of her self-titled album, becoming the tenth best-selling album of the year according to the IFPI.
2013: Earnings in 2013
In 2013, Forbes reported that Beyoncé was the top-earning woman in music for the second year in a row, earning $115 million in the year, more than double her earnings in 2013.
March 2014: End of The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour
In March 2014, Beyoncé's "The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour" concluded after 132 dates, becoming one of the most successful tours of her career.
June 2014: Beyoncé Ranked Number One on Forbes Celebrity 100 List
In June 2014, Beyoncé ranked at number one on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list, earning an estimated $115 million between June 2013 and June 2014.
August 24, 2014: Receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
On August 24, 2014, Beyoncé received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards and also won three competitive awards for "Pretty Hurts" and "Drunk in Love".
November 2014: Sales of Beyoncé album
As of November 2014, Beyoncé's self-titled album had sold over 5 million copies worldwide.
2014: Beyonce is the second-most award-winning artist of all time
According to Fuse in 2014, Beyoncé is the second-most award-winning artist of all time, after Michael Jackson.
2014: Received Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
In 2014, Beyoncé received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards and was honored as Honorary Mother of the Year at the Australian Mother of the Year Award in Barnardo's Australia.
February 2015: Grammy Awards
At the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2015, Beyoncé won three awards for Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Song for "Drunk in Love", and Best Surround Sound Album for "Beyoncé".
March 2015: Streams of Beyoncé album
As of March 2015, Beyoncé's self-titled album had generated over 1 billion streams.
February 6, 2016: Release of Formation and Super Bowl Performance
On February 6, 2016, Beyoncé released "Formation" and performed it live for the first time during the NFL Super Bowl 50 halftime show, which was considered controversial. Following the performance, she announced The Formation World Tour.
April 2016: Release of Lemonade
In April 2016, Beyoncé released a teaser clip for Lemonade, a one-hour film which aired on HBO on April 23, and a corresponding album with the same title was released exclusively on Tidal. Lemonade debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, making Beyoncé the first act in Billboard history to have their first six studio albums debut atop the chart.
2016: Beyoncé Was The Highest-Paid Musician
Beyonce was the highest-paid musician of 2016.
2016: Lemonade's Critical Acclaim and VMA Wins
In 2016, "Lemonade" became the most critically acclaimed work of Beyoncé's career, receiving numerous accolades and topping best-of lists. It was nominated for 11 categories at the MTV Video Music Awards, winning 8, including Video of the Year for "Formation", making Beyoncé the most-awarded artist in VMA history.
2016: Ranked 34th on Forbes Celebrity 100 List
In 2016, Beyoncé ranked at number 34 on the Celebrity 100 list with earnings of $54 million. She and Jay-Z also topped the highest-paid celebrity couple list, with combined earnings of $107.5 million.
2016: Honored with Fashion Icon Award
In 2016, Beyoncé was honored with the Council of Fashion Designers of America Fashion Icon Award, recognizing her influence and impact on the fashion industry.
2016: Named on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour Power List
In 2016, Beyoncé was named on the BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour Power List as one of seven women judged to have had the biggest impact on women's lives over the past 70 years.
2016: "Formation" Won Video of the Year
In 2016, Beyoncé's "Formation" won Video of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards. Beyoncé tied the record set by Lady Gaga in 2010 for the most VMAs won in one night for a female artist with eight in 2016.
2016: Fusari's acknowledgement of Beyoncé's 'Bootylicious' concept
In a 2016 interview for Entertainment Weekly, Rob Fusari said Beyoncé "had the 'Bootylicious' concept in her head. That was totally her."
February 2017: Grammy Awards for Lemonade and Formation
At the 59th Grammy Awards in February 2017, Beyoncé's album "Lemonade" led the nominations with nine and won two, including Best Urban Contemporary Album for "Lemonade" and Best Music Video for "Formation".
July 2017: Beyoncé Named Highest-Paid Musician of 2016
In July 2017, Billboard announced that Beyoncé was the highest-paid musician of 2016, with an estimated total of $62.1 million.
September 2017: Collaboration on "Mi Gente" remix and hurricane relief donation
In September 2017, Beyoncé collaborated with J Balvin and Willy William to release a remix of "Mi Gente." She donated all proceeds from the song to hurricane charities, aiding those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma in Texas, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and other Caribbean Islands.
December 1, 2017: Release of "Perfect Duet" with Ed Sheeran
On December 1, 2017, "Perfect Duet", a remix of Ed Sheeran's song "Perfect" featuring Beyoncé, was released. The song reached number one in the United States, marking Beyoncé's sixth solo number-one song.
2017: Lemonade Won a Peabody Award
In 2017, Beyoncé's album Lemonade won a Peabody Award, recognizing its artistic merit and cultural impact.
April 14, 2018: Beyoncé's historic Coachella performance
On April 14, 2018, Beyoncé headlined the Coachella Music Festival, delivering a performance that was widely praised as historic and one of the greatest concert performances of all time. The performance paid tribute to black culture and featured a Destiny's Child reunion. The YouTube livestream was the most watched of all time.
December 2, 2018: Headlining the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100
On December 2, 2018, Beyoncé and Jay-Z headlined the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Beyoncé was praised for her outfits paying tribute to Africa's diversity.
2018: Forbes Calculated Beyoncé's Net Worth
As of 2018, Forbes calculated Beyoncé's net worth to be $355 million, and in June of the same year, ranked her as the 35th-highest-earning celebrity, with annual earnings of $60 million.
2018: Included on Rolling Stone's Millennial 100 List
In 2018, Rolling Stone included Beyoncé on its Millennial 100 list, recognizing her influence on the millennial generation.
2019: Received NAACP Image Award and Soul Train Music Award
In 2019, Beyoncé received the NAACP Image Award for Entertainer of the Year and the Soul Train Music Award for Sammy Davis Jr. – Entertainer of the Year, highlighting her continued success and influence.
April 2020: Featured on "Savage" remix
In April 2020, Beyoncé was featured on the remix of Megan Thee Stallion's song "Savage", which became her eleventh song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
July 31, 2020: Premiere of Black Is King visual album
On July 31, 2020, Black Is King, a visual album based on the music of The Lion King: The Gift, premiered globally on Disney+. The film was written, directed, and executively produced by Beyoncé.
2020: Awarded the BET Humanitarian Award
In 2020, Beyoncé was awarded the BET Humanitarian Award for her philanthropic efforts and contributions to social causes.
2020: Named Most Powerful Woman in Music
In 2020, Beyoncé was named the Most Powerful Woman in Music on the BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour Power List.
June 2021: Inducted into Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame
Also in June 2021, Beyoncé was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame as a member of the inaugural class, honoring her contributions and influence in the Black music and entertainment community.
June 2021: Won Top Touring Artist of the Decade Award
In June 2021, Beyoncé won the award of "top touring artist" of the decade (2010s) at the Pollstar Awards, recognizing her success and impact as a live performer.
2021: Recording "Be Alive" for King Richard and Oscar Nomination
In 2021, Beyoncé wrote and recorded the song "Be Alive" for the film King Richard, receiving her first Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.
March 27, 2022: Performance of "Be Alive" at the Academy Awards
On March 27, 2022, Beyoncé performed "Be Alive" at the 94th Academy Awards, choosing to perform on the Compton tennis courts where Venus and Serena Williams practiced in their childhood.
2022: "Be Alive" Was Nominated for Academy Award
In 2022, "Be Alive" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song, the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Song, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, adding to Beyoncé's list of accolades.
2023: Ranking on Rolling Stone's list of 200 Greatest Singers
In 2023, Beyoncé ranked at number 8 on Rolling Stone's list of the 200 Greatest Singers of all time.
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