7Beyoncé thanked her husband, Jay-Z, and their kids during her speech at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards.Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock

7Stevie Wonder presented Queen Bey with the Innovator Award.REUTERS

Beyoncé, 42, married Jay-Z, 54, in 2008. They welcomed daughter Blue Ivy in 2012 followed by twins Rumi and Sir in 2017.

The “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer also took a moment to shout out the innovators who paved the way for her illustrious career, including Stevie Wonder, who presented her with the trophy.

“Thank you to Rosetta Tharpe, Miss Tracy Chapman, Linda Martell, Prince, Stevie Wonder, André 3000, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson and so many more who defied any label placed upon them,” she said while dressed in a Western-themed black leather Versace outfit.

7Beyoncé married Jay-Z in 2008.Beyonce/Instagram

7They share three children (daughters Rumi and Blue Ivy seen here).beyonce/Instagram

7The “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer became a mom in 2012.Beyonce.com

“Thank you for executing your dream so we could all follow.”

iHeartRadio recognized Beyoncé’s achievements just three days after she released her eighth album, “Cowboy Carter,” which Page Six reviewed as “the revival that country music so desperately needed.”

Queen Bey has said that she decided to record the 27-track project, which features legendary artists including Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, after feeling unwelcome when she performed at the 2016 CMA Awards.

7Beyoncé released her country album, “Cowboy Carter,” last week.REUTERS

7She wore a Western-themed black leather Versace outfit to the awards show.Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock

In Monday’s acceptance speech, Beyoncé touched upon the backlash she has received over the years for crossing genres.

“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. Being an innovator is leaning on faith and trusting that God will catch you and guide you,” she said.

“So to all the record labels, every radio station, every awards show, my hope is that we’re more open to the joy and liberation that comes from enjoying art with no preconceived notions.”