Kelly Rowland's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 25, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kelly Rowland.

Kelly Rowland is an American singer, actress, and television personality, best known as a member of the hugely successful girl group Destiny's Child. During the group's hiatus, she launched a successful solo career with her debut album 'Simply Deep' (2002), featuring the hit single "Dilemma." Rowland also transitioned into acting, appearing in films like 'Freddy vs. Jason' and 'The Seat Filler.'

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

1999: Release of The Writing's on the Wall

In 1999, Destiny's Child released their second album, The Writing's on the Wall, which achieved multi-platinum status and featured hit singles.

May 2001: Release of Survivor

In May 2001, Destiny's Child released their third album, Survivor, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

2003: Awards and Recognition for "Dilemma"

In 2003, Kelly Rowland received eight nominations and won five international awards for her single "Dilemma" with Nelly. This made Rowland the first Destiny's Child member to achieve a Billboard Hot 100 and a worldwide number-one single, and to win a Grammy Award as a solo artist.

March 28, 2006: Destiny's Child Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

On March 28, 2006, Destiny's Child received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

April 2009: Featured on "When Love Takes Over"

In April 2009, Kelly Rowland was featured on David Guetta's single "When Love Takes Over". The song topped charts in Europe, sold over 5.5 million copies worldwide, and received a Grammy Award nomination.

October 2010: ASCAP Honors Rowland

In October 2010, Kelly Rowland was honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) at the second annual ASCAP Presents Women Behind the Music event.

2010: "Commander" Recognized as Top Song

In 2010, Entertainment Weekly named "Commander" the number-one summer jam, and Fitness Magazine listed it as one of "The Top 100 Workout Songs of 2010".

July 26, 2011: Release of 'Here I Am'

On July 26, 2011, Kelly Rowland's third studio album, 'Here I Am,' was released in the United States. The album debuted at the top of the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and included the hit singles "Commander" and "Motivation".

2011: Awarded Ultimate TV Personality

In 2011, Kelly Rowland was awarded Ultimate TV Personality at the Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women of the Year Awards.

February 8, 2012: Essence Magazine Honors Rowland

On February 8, 2012, Essence magazine honored Kelly Rowland and Sylvia Rhone at the Black Women in Music event for their contributions to music.

2012: Recognized by Complex and Glamour UK

In 2012, Kelly Rowland ranked on Complex magazine's list of "The 100 Hottest Female Singers of All Time" and was recognized as one of the best-dressed women by Glamour UK.

2012: Honored at Glamour Women of the Year Awards and Best Dressed Recognition

In 2012, Kelly Rowland received the TV Personality of the Year award at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards and was named one of Glamour's Best Dressed Women in entertainment.

April 2013: Ranked on People's Most Beautiful List

In April 2013, Kelly Rowland ranked seventh on People's Most Beautiful in the World list.

2014: Fuse Ranking as Award-Winning Artist

In 2014, Fuse ranked Rowland at number 20 on their list of "100 Most Award-Winning Artists".

2020: NAACP Image Award for American Soul Guest Performance

In 2020, Kelly Rowland was awarded an NAACP Image Award for her guest performance as Gladys Knight in the television series American Soul.

September 5, 2023: Fashion Icon of the Year Award

On September 5, 2023, Kelly Rowland received the Fashion Icon of the Year Award at the 2023 Harlem's Fashion Row Show and Style Awards in New York City.