Beyoncé Giselle Knowles

Beyonce Giselle Knowles was born on September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas. Tina Knowles-Lawson, her mother, designs their sparkling costumes. Mathew Knowles is Destiny's Child's managing director. Solange is her older sister (4 years separated) is releasing her debut album. She dances with her big sister at DC-3 shows. Beyonce is of Louisiana Creole & African descent. Her group was found by Whitney Houston. Lovefool The song, performed by The Cardigans, is her favourite track. Her top item of clothing is a pair of path work boots made of metallic. She is the writer and producer for many of the group’s hits, including "Jumpin Jumpin" and "Bootylicious" Nasty Girls", "Independent Women", and "Happy Face". She is the main singer for Destiny's Child. For her opening act she toured together with Christina Aguilera (2000). She also toured with TLC as the opening show (1999). The cat is named Master P. She attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, Texas. Solange is Nixon and Koi Knowles their older half sister. She was once on Star Search (1983). The singer was the first woman of African descent ever to be awarded the ASCAP Pop Songwriter of the Year Award in 2001. She is an avid fan and admirer of Middle Eastern music. Her most popular hit to date is song "Crazy in Love" (2003). The Radio Music Awards, MTV Europe Video Music Awards and Billboard Awards are among the awards shows she appeared on in 2003. She also appeared at an South African AIDS benefit show in November 2003. The event was hosted by Bono of U2 to combat the AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. (February 8th (February 8, 2004) She was awarded five Grammy Awards, including Best Contemporary R&B Album for "Dangerously in Love" She also took home the most awards from this year's (2004) show. Mathew is her father. Tina is of Louisiana Creole descent. Her ancestors include African and French and come from Louisiana and Canada. Beyonce also descends 1/32 Irish and her maternal line has distant Breton-, Spanish-, Indonesian-, and Chinese roots. She has been quoted saying that she created a stage personality named "Sasha" to combat her shyness.