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Chapter 1:

Beyoncé Career Highlights— Becoming a Global Sensation A ll of Beyoncé’s solo albums have charted at number one in the United States, selling over 26 million albums in the United States and almost 60 million albums globally. Moreover, she was a member of the group Destiny’s Child, which has sold nearly 18.6 million albums in the United States and approximately 40 million albums globally. Her incredible achievements in the music industry are not only inspirational, they’re also well-deserved when considering the amount of effort and dedication she puts into her art. Beyoncé’s career is filled with noteworthy moments, from starting her solo career to releasing studio albums, and participating in exciting collaborations with other artists. This chapter dives in to highlight these moments and her work as a musical artist. All Released Solo Albums To Date: Discography D angerously in L ove (Released June 24, 2003) Beyoncé’s first ever solo album was a critical success and set up her solo career in the best

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