"Nine... four... eight... one — B'Day!" Beyoncé Knowles-Carteris celebrating her lucky 44th birthday today, Sept. 4, just months after wrapping her"Cowboy Carter" tour. As fans join in the celebration, here are highlights from her past year in a four-by-four format. This summer, the Grammy-winning singer closed out herCowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit TouratAllegiant Stadiumin Vegas. The concert signaled the end of her "Cowboy Carter" era — a 32-night stadium tour that spanned the U.S. and Europe. Even outside the tour, the singer had some huge moments over the last year. Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" tour became highest grossing country music tour with over$400 million in earnings. Beyoncé became the first Black woman to win best country album at the Grammy Awards. Beyoncé became the first Black female solo artist to win a Grammy for country music when she took home the award for best country duo/group performance for "II Most Wanted" with Miley Cyrus. The Pointer Sisters won a Grammy for a country music song in a similar category in 1975. Beyoncé upheld her record as the most decorated artist in Grammy history with a total of 35 career wins. Beyoncéannounced her "Cowboy Carter" tour the night before the Grammys, sending the internet into a frenzy. Beyoncé looked completely stunned as she took homebest country albumat the Grammys, making history and prompting memes online. The also won album of the year for the first time. Beyoncé brought out Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams for the last show on her "Cowboy Carter" tour, shocking fans with the ultimateDestiny's Child reunion. Beyoncéearned her first-ever Emmy Awardfor her"Beyoncé Bowl" Christmas Day special,which was the first time she performed songs live from "Cowboy Carter." SirDavis whiskey:Beyoncé launched her award-winning whiskey SirDavis on her birthday last year. The brand was named after her great-grandfather who was a successful moonshiner. Cécred hair care: The singerlaunched Cécredin 2024 with afocus on all hair types and textures. She releaseda new Protection Collectionon Aug. 25. Levii's jeans: Beyoncé first announced hercollaboration with Levi'sin September 2024, and has since released many different chapters in conjunction with the brand. Cé Noir and Cé Lumière perfume: Beyoncé first released herCé Lumière fragrancein 2024, following the launched of Cé Noir in 2023. While generally quiet online, Beyoncé has made it clear she is well aware of fan feedback and pop culture,cementing it as she told fans "y'all lit"during her last Washington, D.C., area show. Fans were pleasantly surprised to seeBeyoncé hit the viral "I'm so ATL" dancepopularized by the song "Whim Whamiee" by Atlanta artists Pluto and YKNIECE. During her Atlanta stop her daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi Carterhit the same move,showing they are not only part of culture they are tapped into it, too. Beyoncélaughed along with fansin poking fun at her robot arm after it became a focal point of the tour. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, onInstagram,TikTokandXas @cachemcclay. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean:Beyonce's 44th birthday is today: Four-by-four highlights from her year