Beyonce’ Knowles Carter is on a roll. Fresh off her masterpiece new album, ‘Cowboy Carter,’ the singer was honored with the ‘iHeartRadio Innovator Award.

Beyoncé donned an all-black, Western-inspired ensemble. The singer wore black leather pants and a jacket with gold detailing. She accessorized with a matching black hat with gold hardware.

Beyoncé was given her award by Stevie Wonder, who called the star “a true visionary” and later thanked her for “motivating the world to become a better place.”

As she took the stage, Beyoncé — dressed in black leather and a cowboy hat — thanked Wonder right back, and revealed that he plays harmonica on her version of “Jolene,” which is featured on her new country-inspired album Cowboy Carter.

“Tonight you called me an innovator, and for that I’m very grateful,” she said. “Innovation starts with a dream. But then you have to execute that dream, and that road can be very bumpy. Being an innovator is seeing what everyone believes is impossible. Being an innovator often means being criticized, which often will test your mental strength.”

“My hope is that we’re more open to the joy and liberation that comes from enjoying art, with no preconceived notions,” she said.

The star went on to thank all those before her who had paved the way by defying “any label placed upon them,” including Rosetta Tharpe, Tracy Chapman, Linda Martell, Prince, Wonder, Andre 3000, Tina Turner and Michael Jackson.

 “Texas Hold ‘Em,” has made Beyonce’ the first Black female artist to top the Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. And on “Cowboy Carter” release day, March 28, the record became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day in 2024 so far.

The Culture Keeper-