At the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on Monday, where Beyoncé received the esteemed Innovator Award, the celebration of everything Beyoncé continued.
The “Texas Hold ‘Em” hitmaker was given the award by legendary musician Stevie Wonder, who also gave a rundown of her incredible achievements to date, including being the “first African-American woman to headline Coachella” and having a number one hit in each of the last four decades since the 1990s.
Not to mention, on Friday, she released her eighth studio album, “Cowboy Carter,” marking not only her unofficial foray into the world of country music but also her most anticipated professional moment to date.
When Queen B emerged to claim her prize, she addressed Wonder first, sporting a black leather motorcycle jacket and her now-famous cowboy hat.
“Isn’t She Beyoncé greeted the lovely” vocalist with, “Thank you for making a wave for all of us.” “I’m honored that you recognize me with this.”
She went on to say, “Whenever someone asks me who I could listen to for the rest of my life, it’s always you,” and she thanked Wonder for “playing the harmonica on ‘Jolene.'”
Continue reading Beyoncé’s stirring speech here:
“We appreciate iHeartRadio. You’ve called me an innovator tonight, and I appreciate that.
An innovative idea begins with a dream, but realizing that dream requires execution, which may be very difficult.
Seeing what others think is impossible is what it means to be an inventor. Being an inventor generally entails receiving criticism, which will frequently put your mental toughness to the test.
Being an innovator means putting your confidence in God to hold you up and lead you. I thus hope that all record labels, radio stations, and award shows will be more receptive to the happiness and freedom that arise from appreciating art without any preconceived ideas.
Being an innovator means putting your confidence in God to hold you up and lead you.
I thus hope that all record labels, radio stations, and award shows will be more receptive to the happiness and freedom that arise from appreciating art without any preconceived ideas.
This award is intended to be a tribute to all the innovators who have committed their lives and artistic endeavors to bring about change.
I am therefore grateful for your selflessness, strength of voice, and bravery.
We honor the many people who have defied labels, including Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Miss Tracy Chapman, Linda Martell, and Rosetta Tharpe.
We appreciate you carrying out your dream so that we might all follow.
And a huge thank you to my Parkwood crew; you guys work so hard, and I sincerely appreciate it.
I adore you, hubby, my best friend, and my rock. My three stunning children, are still my greatest blessing and source of inspiration.
Thank you so much, and have a lovely evening.
