Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé began performing in local competitions at age 7, eventually forming the group Girl's Tyme in 1990 with help from her parents. Girl's Tyme became Destiny's Child in 1997.
During the hiatus of Destiny's Child in 2003, Beyoncé released her debut solo album, Dangerously in Love, which became one of the most successful albums of that year, and signaled her viability as a solo artist. The disbanding of Destiny's Child in 2005 facilitated her continued success: her sophomore solo album B'Day, released in 2006, debuted at number one on the Billboard charts. Her third solo album, I Am… Sasha Fierce, was released in November 2008, and in 2009 she received 10 Grammy Awards nominations. On January 31, 2010, she won 6 Grammy Awards, breaking the record for most Grammy awards won by a female artist in one night; she previously held the record of five awards with 5 other artists. Following a career hiatus, Beyoncé released her fourth studio album entitled "4" on June 24, 2011, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.
2013 - 5th Album - "Beyoncé"
On December 12, 2013, Beyoncé unexpectedly released her fifth and self-titled album in the iTunes Store. Beyoncé called it a "visual album" as it includes 14 songs and 18 videos - with each track having a music video together with additional bonus videos. The album has a list of collaborators including Drake, Frank Ocean and her husband, Jay-Z, and daughter, Blue Ivy.
2015
In February 2015 at the 57th Grammy Awards, Beyoncé won 3 Grammys (and was nominated for 6 Grammy awards) - Best R&B Song for "Drunk in Love", Best R&B Performance and Best Surround Sound Album for Beyoncé.
On April 4th, 2015, Beyoncé surprised her fans with the release of a new single and accompanying video, released exclusively on the streaming service "Tidal" which she co-owns with a number of other big name starts including Arcade Fire, Daft Punk, Jack White, Kanye West, Madonna, Rihanna and Usher. The track, "Die With You" is a stripped down ballad, with Beyoncé sitting at a piano with pigtail braids: the song celebrates the seventh anniversary of her marriage to Jay-Z.
Super Bowl - February 2016
Beyoncé appeared on stage to perform her latest single "Formation", supporting the headline act Coldplay at the much coverted Super Bowl 50 half-time show on February 7, 2016. Also appearing on stage was Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson who performed their hit "Uptown Funk".
2016 - 6th Album - "Lemonade"
"Lemonade" is Beyoncé's a sixth solo album and was released on April 23, 2016 as an exclusive on the music streaming service, Tidal after it premiered on the TV Network, HBO, as a conceptual short film. It was subsequently made available for purchase on Apple's iTunes Store on April 24, 2016. The album has 12 tracks, with contributions from artists such as James Blake and Kendrick Lamar. According to a press release from Tidal which accompanied the release, "Lemonade" is “based on every woman’s journey of self-knowledge and healing”.
2017 - Grammy Awards
At the 59th Grammy Awards on Sun, February 12, 2017, Beyoncé took awards for "Best Urban Contemporary Album" for "Lemonade" and "Best Music Video" for "Formation"
2022 - 7th Album - "RENAISSANCE" (ACT i)
After a 6 year hiatus from music, Beyoncé announced the lead single "BREAK MY SOUL" on June 20, 2022, for her seventh studio album “RENAISSANCE" which is the first installment of a three-part project. "RENAISSANCE" was released on July 29, 2022, and was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, seeking to inspire joy in listeners. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became the best-rated album of 2022, named the best album of the year by publications such as the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, NPR, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone, which would later place the record at number 71 on their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. It then was nominated for Album of The Year at the 65 Annual Grammy Award Show and won Best Dance/Electronic Album.
2024 - 8th Album - "COWBOY CARTER" (ACT ii)
2 years after her seventh studio album, "RENAISSANCE", Beyoncé announced her eighth studio album "COWBOY CARTER" also known as “ACT ii” released on March 29, 2024. This serves as the second installment of the three-part project, and as long rumoured, its genre is country. The album was teased through a Verizon ad aired during the Super Bowl LVIII and was preceded with two surprise singles both released on February 10, 2024, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" which hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and "16 CARRIAGES".
Miscellaneous
Beyoncé began her acting career in 2001, appearing in the musical film Carmen: A Hip Hopera. In 2006, she starred in the lead role in the film adaptation of the 1981 Broadway musical Dreamgirls, for which she earned two Golden Globe nominations.
On April 4, 2008, Beyoncé and Jay-Z were married in a small, private ceremony in New York. On January 7, 2012, Beyoncé gave birth to a daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. Beyoncé is sometimes referred to as Jay-Z's wifey and/or, Jay-Z's boo thang.
Beyoncé launched her family's fashion line, House of Deréon, in 2004, and has endorsed such brands as Pepsi, Tommy Hilfiger, Armani and L'Oréal.
In 2009, Forbes listed Beyoncé fourth on its list of the 100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the world, third on its list of the top-grossing musicians, and number one on the list of top Best-Paid Celebs Under 30 with over $87 million dollars in earnings between 2008 and 2009.
Beyoncé has attained five Hot 100 number one singles, becoming one of the two female artists—joint with Rihanna—with the most number ones attained within the 2000s, excluding her three Hot 100 number one singles with Destiny's Child.
The Star Spangled Banner
Beyoncé Lyrics
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By the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hail'd
At the twilight's
last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes
And bright stars
Thro' the perilous fight
O'er the ramparts we watch'd
Were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare
The bombs bursting in air
Gave proof thro' the night
That our flag was still there
O say
Does that star-spangled banner
Yet wave
O'er the land of the free
And the home of the brave?
Beyoncé's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" is an emotive and stirring interpretation that captures the patriotic essence of the song. The lyrics speak about the flag of America and its resilience through the battle, being a beacon of hope and freedom that has stood the test of time. The opening lines express the question of whether or not one can see the flag during the dawn's early light, which is the time when the light first appears in the morning. The pride and passion behind the song are palpable as Beyoncé sings about the broad stripes and bright stars being held high during the perilous fight. The ramparts being gallantly streamed during this struggle demonstrate the patriotic spirit and commitment of the American people.
The rockets' red glare and bombs bursting in the air provide substantial evidence that the flag was still there, which is a testament to the resilience of the American people. The last verse expresses the hope that the star-spangled banner still waves over the land of the free and the home of the brave. The song is an ode to the American flag and what it stands for, which is liberty, justice, and equality. The powerful and emotional delivery by Beyoncé underscores the importance of the meaning behind this iconic song.
Line by Line Meaning
O say, can you see
Can you perceive what's happening?
By the dawn's early light
As the sun rises in the morning
What so proudly we hail'd
The thing that we adored so loudly
At the twilight's last gleaming?
As darkness settles on the horizon
Whose broad stripes
The lines encompassing
And bright stars
Shining luminaries
Thro' the perilous fight
Through the treacherous battle
O'er the ramparts we watch'd
Over the fortified walls we kept vigil
Were so gallantly streaming?
Did they flow valiantly?
And the rockets' red glare
And the explosion of red fireworks
The bombs bursting in air
The explosives exploding in the sky
Gave proof thro' the night
Demonstrated throughout the night
That our flag was still there
That our national symbol remained intact
O say
Can you tell me?
Does that star-spangled banner
Is that flag decorated with stars?
Yet wave
Still waving
O'er the land of the free
Above the country where people are liberated
And the home of the brave?
And the abode of courageous souls?
Contributed by Anthony D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rva
Fergie no where to be seen
@meredithsmith5932
Rebecca Vocal Athlete thanks god!!!
@alliyah7386
LMAO I WAS ABOUT TO COMMENT THAT
@willritter4076
Is Beyonce singing live here or is it lip synch?... I'd be honored if some fans of the classics would check out my acoustic piano & vocal covers of Maurice White's SEPTEMBER, Tom Petty's INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN, and Prince's MONEY DON'T MATTER 2 NIGHT on my channel in tribute to 3 of the greatest musical artists that the USA has ever produced. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital enhancements. Thanks and RESPECT to the legends.
@meredithsmith5932
Will Ritter she is singing live, just with a pre recorded track to back her up because she was practicing for the super bowl and didn’t feel prepared enough to sing 100 percent live
@Nialicious808
💀💀💀💀
@lilly7780
I'm glad that Beyoncé did not oversing the anthem like most singers usually do to show off their powerful voices, she instead sang it in a heartwarming way
@thisp666
It was not Live
@Elong.
She doesn’t have it like that. She can only sing it straight
@tmvevents8741
She had the idea at first then she watched Whitney’s performance