There have been an eclectic bunch of great performers in every generation, such as Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Madonna, and plenty of others. I think it's time to acknowledge the greatest performer of our generation. It's not Lady Gaga or Katy Perry. It's Beyoncé

Beyoncé has five No. 1 albums. She has released hit singles, such as "Crazy in Love," "Drunk in Love," "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Irreplaceable," "Check on It," "Partition," and "7/11." She is the most nominated woman in Grammy Awards history -- with 53 nominations under her belt. And her The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour is one of the highest grossing tours of the decade. And there are several other reasons why she's the greatest performer of our time -- it's what she does on and off the stage.

1. She has the most loyal and strongest fanbase ever -- who call themselves the Beyhive.

2. She believes that all of her success is due to the support of her fans.

3. Anytime she performs she doesn't just sing. She gives her audiences and fans a performance of a lifetime.

4. She isn't afraid to show her support and speak her mind about certain political and social issues at her concerts or on social media platforms.

5. She often creates songs that embody female sexuality and empowerment.

6. A majority of her performances and music videos involve dynamic choreography while there is still singing afterwards or during the performance.

7. She was the first female performer to create an all-woman tour -- a tour that included just female band members and dancers.

8. She embraces that everyone is different and differences are good.

9. She has an exuberance of confidence on and off the stage, making her a role model for men and women around the world.

10. She has beautifully amazing stage presence.

11. She uses her celebrity status to bring awareness to social groups that are underrepresented in the media -- she's a self-proclaimed modern-day feminist.