Beyonce has raised the bar again by adding another new milestone in her famous singing career. The Single Ladies hitmaker now has a record-breaking 103 certifications, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The RIAA announced on December 17 that the Dangerously in Love singer has now achieved more certified certifications than any other female musician. “We are so excited to recognize the incredible talent, hard work and creative spirit reflected across a variety of genres,” said Michelle Ballentine, RIAA President and COO.
He praised Queen Bey, saying, “Congratulations on this momentous achievement, Beyoncé, Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records—and we’ll be watching you, Beyhive, streaming again and again!”
The latest recognition for the singer includes platinum status for the most recent album, as well as 2x-platinum status for the track “Texas Hold ‘Em”. The other hit, 16 Carriages, has been certified Gold. Additionally, their 2022 album Renaissance was promoted to 2x-platinum status.
Apart from such achievements, the Hello singer also has other works to her credit. Her collaborations with husband Jay-Z, such as the duet Drunk in Love, released in 2013, and Crazy in Love, released in 2003, also hold 8x-platinum status.
The Break My Soul hitmaker has also earned 11 Grammy Awards this year, making her the most nominated artist in the history of the Recording Academy – with a total of 99 nominations. Their Grammy nominations for this year cover a wide range of genres, from country to Americana and pop.
The If I Were a Boy singer has won 32 Grammys so far, with her collaborator and close rival, Taylor Swift, becoming the first artist to win the Grammy for Album of the Year consecutively.
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