Beyoncé headlined the 2009 Essence Music Festival, drawing over 72,000 attendees, making her show Essence's first completely sold-out concert in its 15-year history.
Beyoncé headlined the 2009 Essence Music Festival, which would make her the longest-headlining female of the music festival. Knowles had over 72,000 attendees, which was Essence's first completely sold-out concert in its 15-year history.