Beyoncé names Michael Jackson as her major musical influence. Aged five, Beyoncé attended her first ever concert where Jackson performed and she claims to have realised her purpose. When she presented him with a tribute award at the World Music Awards in 2006, Beyoncé said, "if it wasn't for Michael Jackson, I would never ever have performed." She admires Diana Ross as an "all-around entertainer" and Whitney Houston, who she said "inspired me to get up there and do what she did." She credits Mariah Carey's singing and her song "Vision of Love" as influencing her to begin practicing vocal runs as a child. Her other musical influences include Aaliyah, Prince, Lauryn Hill, Sade Adu, Donna Summer, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, Anita Baker and Rachelle Ferrell. COUNT 11
QSN1 To whom did Beyonce credit as her major influence on her music? ANS1 Michael Jackson QSN2 How old was Beyonce when she went to her first Michael Jackson concert as a kid? ANS2 five QSN3 Beyonce gave a tribute award to who in 2006? ANS3 Michael Jackson QSN4 Beyonce cites Mariah Carey to making her want to start doing what? ANS4 vocal runs QSN5 Who influenced Beyonce? ANS5 Michael Jackson QSN6 What song by Mariah Carey influenced her? ANS6 Vision of Love QSN7 Who is Beyoncé's biggest musical influence? ANS7 Michael Jackson QSN8 What was Beyoncé's first concert? ANS8 Michael Jackson QSN9 Who does Beyoncé feel is an all-around entertainer? ANS9 Diana Ross QSN10 Who does she credit for the inspiration to "get up there and do what she did"? ANS10 Whitney Houston QSN11 What song caused Beyoncé to practice runs as a child? ANS11 Vision of Love