Beyoncé announced her self-proclaimed title of 2024 ‘Woman of the Year’ (WOTY) on October 15, more than three months before the year draws to a close. The 43-year-old music icon took a moment to recognize her incredible accomplishments this year.
On Tuesday evening, Beyoncé shared with her 314 million Instagram followers, posting a carousel of glamorous images that highlighted her recent successes. The announcement comes on the heels of a remarkable year, cementing her status as one of the most influential figures in music and culture.
Beyoncé’s declaration was enthusiastically met by her peers. Despite their past differences, Erykah Badu expressed her support in the comments, urging Beyoncé to embrace her success. Fellow artist SZA also praised her fashion choices, while Beyoncé’s sister, Solange, echoed her sentiments with an enthusiastic endorsement.
Beyoncé’s success in 2024
The year 2024 has proven to be monumental for Beyoncé, especially with the release of her groundbreaking album, Cowboy Carter. The album has shattered records, with the single Texas Hold ‘Em achieving an impressive ten-week reign atop the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, making Beyoncé the first Black woman to reach such a milestone.
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Cowboy Carter also topped Billboard’s country album chart for four consecutive weeks, another first for a Black female artist. Despite being snubbed by the Country Music Association, which did not nominate her for any awards, Beyoncé’s talent did not go unrecognized. She received an impressive 12 nominations at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards, making her the second most-nominated artist at the event. Additionally, she was honored with the prestigious Innovator Award by iHeartRadio, presented by the legendary Stevie Wonder.
Beyond her music career, Beyoncé showcased her entrepreneurial spirit in 2024, launching the award-winning SIRDavis whiskey brand and the Cécred haircare line.
