Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Makes Grammy History, Headlining NFL Christmas Halftime Show
December 17, 2024The album 'Cowboy Carter' received a five-star review from NME and was ranked seventh in their 50 Best Albums of 2024 list, with the song '16 Carriages' named the eighth Best Song of 2024.
On December 17, 2024, the RIAA announced that Beyoncé holds the record for the most certified titles of any female artist, totaling 103 titles.
RIAA President Michele Ballantyne praised Beyoncé for her talent and hard work, emphasizing the diversity of her music career.
Beyoncé's latest album, 'Cowboy Carter,' has achieved Platinum status, while her single 'Texas Hold 'Em' has been certified 2x Platinum and '16 Carriages' has received Gold certification.
The album 'Cowboy Carter' has made history with 11 Grammy nominations, marking it as the most Grammy-nominated album by a female artist.
This year, Beyoncé has received nominations in multiple categories, including best country solo performance and best pop duo/group performance.
In 2023, she set a record for the most Grammy wins, totaling 32 trophies, and she became the most-nominated musician in Grammy history with 99 nominations as of November 2024.
Beyoncé is scheduled to headline the NFL’s Christmas Day Halftime Show on December 25, 2024, where she will perform songs from 'Cowboy Carter' live for the first time, streaming on Netflix.
Major nominations for 'Cowboy Carter' include Record of the Year for 'Texas Hold 'Em' and Album of the Year, along with several collaborations recognized in various categories.
Beyoncé's earlier hits, such as 'Crazy In Love' and 'Drunk In Love,' have also achieved significant success, each reaching 8x Platinum status.
RIAA certifications are awarded based on sales, with Gold for 500,000 units, Platinum for 1 million, and multi-Platinum for each additional million.
Beyoncé's consistent success and impact in the music industry highlight her trend of achievement throughout her career.
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Variety • Dec 17, 2024
Beyoncé Earns the Most RIAA Certified Titles by a Female ArtistRolling Stone • Dec 17, 2024
Beyoncé Makes History as the Most RIAA-Certified Female ArtistPEOPLE • Dec 18, 2024
Beyoncé Sets Another Record, Has More RIAA Certified Titles Than Any Female ArtistTMZ • Dec 17, 2024
Beyoncé Earns Most Certified Hits for Female Artists by RIAA