Destiny's Child was an American girl group whose final line-up comprised Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams.
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20 Facts About Destiny's Child
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Destiny's Child has sold more than sixty million records as of 2013.
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Destiny's Child brought them to his studio, The Plant Recording Studios, in Northern California, with focus on Knowles' vocals because Frager thought she had personality and the ability to sing.
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Destiny's Child decided to cut the original lineup to four, with the removal of Davis and the Taylor sisters and the inclusion of LeToya Luckett in 1993.
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In 1998, Destiny's Child garnered three Soul Train Lady of Soul awards including Best New Artist for "No, No, No".
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Destiny's Child recorded their third album, Survivor, from mid-2000 until early 2001.
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Also in 2001, Destiny's Child sang backup vocals for Solange Knowles, who was the lead, on the theme song to the animated Disney Channel series The Proud Family.
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In late 2000, Destiny's Child announced their plan to embark on individual side projects, including releases of solo albums, an idea by their manager.
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Destiny's Child's recorded her first solo single, "Work It Out", for the film's soundtrack.
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In June 2003, Mathew Knowles announced that Destiny's Child would expand back to a quartet, revealing Knowles' younger sister, Solange, as the latest addition to the group.
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Destiny's Child had previously recorded songs with Solange and shared the stage when she temporarily replaced Rowland after she broke her toes while performing.
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Three years after the hiatus, members of Destiny's Child reunited to record their fourth and final studio album, Destiny Fulfilled.
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Destiny's Child lent their voices and support as global ambassadors for the 2005 program.
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At the 2006 BET Awards, Destiny's Child won Best Group, a category they earned in 2005 and 2001.
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Rowland made a cameo appearance in Knowles' music video for her single "Party", and the group's third compilation album, Playlist: The Very Best of Destiny's Child, was released in 2012 to mark the fifteenth anniversary since their formation.
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Everybody is singing lead on every song, and it's so great—because now Destiny's Child is at the point vocally and mentally that it should be at.
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Destiny's Child were compared to The Supremes, a 1960s American female singing group, with Knowles being compared to Supremes frontwoman Diana Ross; Knowles has dismissed the notion.
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Destiny's Child was honored at the 2005 World Music Awards with the World's Best Selling Female Group of All Time Award, which included a 17-minute tribute performance by Patti LaBelle, Usher, Babyface, Rihanna, Amerie and Teairra Mari.
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Destiny's Child has been credited as a musical influence or inspiration by several artists including Rihanna, Meghan Trainor, Fifth Harmony, Little Mix, Girls Aloud, Haim, Jess Glynne, Katy B, and RichGirl.
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