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.
To whom did Beyonce credit as her major influence on her music? How old was Beyonce when she went to her first Michael Jackson concert as a kid? Beyonce gave a tribute award to who in 2006? Beyonce cites Mariah Carey to making her want to start doing what? Who influenced Beyonce? What song by Mariah Carey influenced her? Who is Beyoncé's biggest musical influence? What was Beyoncé's first concert? Who does Beyoncé feel is an all-around entertainer? Who does she credit for the inspiration to "get up there and do what she did"? What song caused Beyoncé to practice runs as a child?