Music History Today: September 4, 2022

September 4, 1981: Beyoncé Knowles was born in Houston, Texas. She rose to fame in the late '90s as the central pop-R&B group Destiny's Child member.

Beyoncé

Music History Today: April 3, 2022

April 3, 2010: "Telephone" by Lady Gaga & Beyonce topped out at Number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Originally written by Lady Gaga and several collaborators for Britney Spears “Telephone” appeared on “The Fame Monster,” a more adventurous coda to Gaga’s debut album, “The Fame.”

Lady Gaga's "Telephone"

Music History Today: December 13, 2021

December 13, 2008: Beyonce takes the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 single's chart with "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)."

This catchy fun song is not about materialism and getting gifts from your man; the ring is symbolic of treating a woman with love and respect and commitment, and not being selfish and taking her for granted. 

Beyonce

Music History Today: November 15, 2021

November 15, 2008: Beyoncé entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 44 with "Single  Ladies (Put a Ring on It)."

"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" by Beyoncé is from her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce. 

Beyoncé "Single Ladies"

Music History Today: January 18, 2021

January 18, 2009: Top musicians performed at a Washington, DC concert to celebrate the upcoming inauguration of Barack Obama as President of the United States of America.

The 2009 concert "Obama's We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration At The Lincoln Memorial" had a list of star-studded performers.