Born Beyoncé Giselle Knowles in Houston, Beyoncé was the total package from the very beginning. At age 7 she was already turning heads with her mature, soulful R&B vocal stylings and powerhouse dance moves. As a teenager she signed with Columbia Records as a member of Destiny's Child, a trio that churned out hits such as "Say My Name" and "Survivor," both of which earned GRAMMYs for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal.

In 2001 Beyoncé embarked on a prolific solo career. Ventures into acting, fashion and major ad campaigns helped transform the self-proclaimed diva into an international star. Beyoncé's debut solo album, 2003's multi-platinum Dangerously In Love, topped the Billboard 200 and earned five GRAMMYs, including Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Crazy In Love," a track featuring her future husband, Jay-Z. Beyoncé's sophomore album, 2006's B'day, saw her at the top of the Billboard 200 again and won a GRAMMY for Best Contemporary R&B Album. In 2009 Beyoncé cemented her status as a premier artist when she became the first female artist to win six GRAMMYs in one year, including the Song Of The Year-winning hit "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" from 2008's I Am...Sasha Fierce.

At the 55th GRAMMY Awards Beyoncé garnered her 17th GRAMMY for Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Love On Top," featured on her 2011 chart-topping album, 4.