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. Celebrated for her powerful vocals, innovative artistry, and captivating live shows, she's a major cultural figure of the 21st century. Beyoncé is recognized as one of the greatest entertainers and most impactful artists, shaping popular music and inspiring audiences globally.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

2001: Grammy Awards for "Say My Name"

In 2001, Destiny's Child's song "Say My Name" won Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best R&B Song at the Grammy Awards.

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2004: Previous Grammy Wins

Beyoncé previously tied in 2004 for the most Grammy awards won in a single night by a female artist.

March 2006: Destiny's Child Honored on Hollywood Walk of Fame

In March 2006, Destiny's Child was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2007: Grammy Nominations for B'Day

In 2007, B'Day and some of its songs received five nominations at the Grammy Awards, winning Best Contemporary R&B Album.

2007: Second African American Woman on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover

In 2007, Beyoncé became the second African American woman to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue magazine, and People recognized her as the best-dressed celebrity.

2008: Portrayal of Etta James in Cadillac Records

In 2008, Beyoncé portrayed blues singer Etta James in the musical biopic Cadillac Records, earning several nominations.

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2008: Grammy Nominations for B'Day

In 2008, the album B'Day garnered two more nominations at the Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year for "Irreplaceable".

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2010: Grammy Awards

At the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2010, Beyoncé received ten nominations and won six, breaking a record for the most Grammy awards won in a single night by a female artist, and tied with Lauryn Hill for most Grammy nominations in a single year by a female artist.

June 26, 2011: Glastonbury Headline Performance

On June 26, 2011, Beyoncé headlined the main Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival, becoming the first solo female artist in over two decades to do so.

2011: Honored with Billboard Millennium Award

At the 2011 Billboard Music Awards, Beyoncé was honored with the Billboard Millennium Award, recognizing her outstanding achievements and influence in the music industry.

2012: Named the "World's Most Beautiful Woman" by People and the "Hottest Female Singer of All Time" by Complex

In 2012, Beyoncé was named the "World's Most Beautiful Woman" by People magazine and the "Hottest Female Singer of All Time" by Complex.

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.

August 24, 2014: Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award

On August 24, 2014, Beyoncé received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards, and won three additional honors.

October 2016: End of Formation World Tour

Beyoncé completed the Formation World Tour in October 2016, which was the first all-stadium tour by a female artist and won Tour of the Year at the 44th American Music Awards.

2016: Success at MTV Video Music Awards

In 2016, Beyoncé received eleven nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards for the 'Lemonade' visuals, winning eight awards, including Video of the Year for 'Formation'.

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February 2017: Grammy Awards and Pregnancy Announcement

In February 2017, Beyoncé won two Grammy Awards for Lemonade and announced her second pregnancy on Instagram, setting a world record for the most-liked image on the platform at the time. She was also nominated for Album of the Year and Record and Song of the Year for 'Formation'.

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2018: Coachella Performance

In 2018, Beyoncé headlined both weekends of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, paying homage to Black culture and including a Destiny's Child reunion.

2021: Grammy Wins and Academy Award Nomination

In 2021, Beyoncé became the most-awarded singer and female individual in Grammy history, and earned her first Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for 'Be Alive' from the film King Richard.

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July 29, 2022: Release of Renaissance

On July 29, 2022, Beyoncé released her album Renaissance to critical acclaim. The album is a homage to Black queer pioneers and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, with 332,000 copies sold in its first week, making Beyoncé the first artist to have her first seven studio albums debut at number one in the US.

2023: Ranked Eighth on Rolling Stone's List of the "200 Greatest Singers of All Time"

In 2023, Beyoncé was ranked eighth on Rolling Stone's list of the "200 Greatest Singers of All Time", with the magazine stating that her voice contains the entire history of Black music.

2024: Most RIAA-Certified Female Artist in History

In 2024, Beyoncé became the most RIAA-certified female artist in history, recognizing her significant record sales and impact.

2024: Named Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century

In 2024, Billboard named Beyoncé the greatest pop star of the 21st century, recognizing her significant influence in music history.

2025: Grammy Wins and Cowboy Carter Tour

In 2025, at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, Beyoncé became the first Black artist in 50 years to win in the country categories and the first Black artist to win Best Country Album. She also won Album of the Year, the first Black woman to do so in 25 years. Beyoncé also embarked on the Cowboy Carter Tour across the US and Europe, which became the highest-grossing country tour of all time.