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Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 116. Chapters: Haylie Duff, Michael Nesmith, Beyoncé Knowles, Clint Black, Hilary Duff, Townes Van Zandt, Solange Knowles, Tila Tequila, Kenny Rogers, Jandek, LeToya Luckett, Mark Ballas, Kim Burrell, Lyle Lovett, Chris Whitley, LaKisha Jones, Billy Gibbons, Cindy Yen, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Rick Trevino, Jack Ingram, Lightnin' Hopkins, John Axelrod, P.J. Proby, Rodney Crowell, Pauline Oliveros, Hubert Laws, Jaci Velasquez, Joe Sample, Johnny Nash, DJ Kane, Alan Haynes, Carleen Anderson, Roger Wright, Z-Ro, Victoria Spivey, Helen Sung, Carolyn Wonderland, Rigo Tovar, Melvin Sparks, Jason Moran, Guitar Shorty, Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff, Justin Furstenfeld, Eric Harland, Robert Glasper, Susaye Greene, Sara Hickman, Charlie Robison, Robert Earl Keen, Jeanie Tracy, Burton C. Bell, Daniel René, Elaine Shaffer, Renee Olstead, David Kersh, Sharon Robinson, Natalie, Ronnie Laws, DJ Sun, Rusty Cooley, Leon Haywood, Kendrick Scott, Debra Laws, Bryan-Michael Cox, Cory Morrow, Lydia Mendoza, Everette Harp, Win Butler, David Rodriguez, Billy Harper, Donnie Scantz, Georgia Middleman, Tony Oller, William Butler, Walter Smith III, Chris Letchford, Bobby Ray, Wilton Felder, Darren Jessee, Huey Long, Hayden Nicholas, Susan Alcorn, Horace Tapscott, Ryan Delahoussaye, Danny Epps, Matthew Gee, Wayne Crouse, Donnie Dacus, Eloise Laws, Wayne Henderson, Richard Ramirez, Arthur Yoria, Frank Lacy, Hugh Ragin, Matt Johnson, Cedric Haywood, Stix Hooper, Sonny Fisher. Excerpt: Beyoncé Giselle Knowles ( -say; born September 4, 1981), often known by the mononym Beyoncé, is an American recording artist, actress and fashion designer. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child. Knowles rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. During the hiatus of Destiny's Child, Knowles released her debut solo album Dangerously in Love in 2003, which spawned the number one hits "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy" and became one of the most successful albums of that year, earning her a then record-tying five Grammy Awards. Following the group's disbandment in 2005, Knowles released her second solo album, B'Day in 2006. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and included the hits "Irreplaceable" and "Beautiful Liar". Her third solo album I Am. Sasha Fierce was released in 2008, and included the anthemic "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)". The album earned Knowles six Grammys at the 52nd Grammy Awards, breaking the record for most Grammy Awards won by a female artist in one night. Apart from her work in music, Knowles has also launched a career in acting. In 2001, she made her debut in the musical film Carmen: A Hip Hopera, prior to appearing in major films, including Dreamgirls (2006), which earned her two Golden Globe nominations, and Cadillac Records (2008). In 2004, Knowles and her mother introduced their family's fashion line, House of Deréon, and has also endorsed brands such as Pepsi, Tommy Hilfiger, Armani and L'Oréal. In June 2010, Knowles was ranked second on Forbes list of the 100 Most Powerful and Influential celebrities in the world, and first on its list of the Most Powerful and Influential musicians in the world. Knowles has earned numerous awards and accolades. She is one of the most honored artists by the Grammys, and third among f