AceShowbiz - After 32 Grammy Awards from her nearly three decades of career as a musician, Beyonce Knowles is up for a new challenge. The R&B diva, who has released seven solo albums, recently announced a new set titled "Renaissance Act II", which is said to be country-themed.

While the news shocked music lovers and Beyhives in particular, the "Formation" songstress is actually not the first musician who has switched genres after debuting as a singer. A number of artists have done similar maneuvers in the midst of their careers and found more success afterwards.

To see how Beyonce's decision may impact her career in the future, let's take a look at the stories of other artists who have previously implemented and benefited from such strategy.