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The Morning Show - With Jill Riley

Coffee Break: Happy Birthday, Beyoncé!

Beyoncé performing in 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Beyoncé performing in 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.Duane Prokop/Getty Images

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

September 04, 2024

It’s Virgo season, and today is the perfect day to honor one of our favorites. Today marks another trip around the sun for Beyoncé — otherwise known as Queen Bey. The singer, songwriter, and businesswoman has made quite a mark on the music industry during her exceptional career, including having sold more than 100 million records worldwide, and being the most nominated woman in the Grammy Awards history.

From her time with Destiny’s Child to becoming a breakout solo artist, and smashing boundaries, records, and genres with her music, Beyoncé has given us much to celebrate. Let’s return the favor — and wish the megastar a happy 43rd birthday — with music!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by, or that feature, Beyoncé would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.

Songs Played

Beyoncé- Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
Destiny's Child - Bills, Bills, Bills
Beyoncé - Break My Soul
Beyoncé - YA YA
Beyoncé - Desert Eagle
Beyoncé - Formation
Beyoncé - Crazy In Love