When it comes to the Midas touch in music, Beyoncé is a name that immediately comes to mind. Recently nominated for Song of the Year at the Video Music Awards, Beyoncé's influence continues to be a subject of deep reflection. Despite breaking numerous conventions in country music with her innovative work, this latest nomination highlights her vision of the sky being the limit as she now finds herself compared to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. 

This recognition not only places her alongside the greatest in music history but underlines the significance of her nomination at the MTV VMAs.

In an intriguing turn of events, Beyoncé recently secured a Song of the Year nomination at the Video Music Awards for ‘Texas Hold 'Em,’ despite not releasing a single music video in recent years. Known for her visually captivating artworks, Beyoncé has been compared to Michael Jackson by Forbes, showcasing her as more than just an "artist"—she is a "musical heirloom." Typically, VMA nominations are driven by visually impressive and creative music videos, rewarding artists who invest time and resources into their visual presentations.

Ironically, every other nominee in this category had an official music video for their song, except Beyoncé. Like Michael Jackson, Beyoncé’s acclaim extends beyond music videos to her extraordinary live performances, which are in a class of their own. Her live shows have solidified her reputation as one of the greatest visual storytellers of her era. Since setting this precedent with her self-titled album ‘Beyoncé,’ she has continued to showcase her creative brilliance.

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Before this, Beyonce’s streak walks on Billboards Hot 100 with ‘Texas Hold ‘em’ put some distance between the King of Pop and Queen Bey.

In February of this year, Beyoncé dominated the Billboard charts after having made music and box office history with Taylor Swift in 2023, leading the Hot 100 with her single ‘Texas Hold 'Em.’ She soared to the top of the rankings for the most-consumed songs in the US, distancing herself significantly from one of the greatest of all time, Michael Jackson. With ‘Texas Hold 'Em’ claiming the #1 spot, Beyoncé officially spent 45 weeks at the top of the chart, according to Billboard.

This tally reflects only her solo work, positioning her seventh on the list of artists who have spent the most weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100. By achieving this milestone, she further separated herself from her closest rival, Michael Jackson, who reached the top 37 times during his career. While this lead already set Beyoncé apart as a major force, her recent comparison to Jackson underscores her place among the highest echelons of success.

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