Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (/biˈɒnseɪ/ⓘbee-ON-say;[4] born September 4, 1981)[5] is an American singer, songwriter and businesswoman. Known as “Queen Bey“, she has been recognized for her boundary-pushing artistry, vocals, and performances. Named one of the greatest singers of all time by Rolling Stone, her contributions to music and visual media and her concert performances have led her to become a prominent cultural icon of the 21st century.
First African-American woman to win the ASCAP Pop Music Songwriter of the Year award: Beyoncé Knowles
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