Beyoncé Takes Home Two Country Grammys — But Not Everyone Is Celebrating
All eyes were on Beyoncé during the 2025 Grammy Awards, where the global icon entered the night as the most nominated artist — and the most awarded performer in Recording Academy history. But it was her win in the Best Country Album category that truly set the internet ablaze.
With her 2024 genre-bending project Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé made her full-length debut in the country and Americana world — a move that broke streaming records, earned critical acclaim, and led to a massive 11 Grammy nominations, making Cowboy Carter the third most-nominated album in Grammy history.
Beyoncé’s 2025 Grammy Nominations for “Cowboy Carter” Included:
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Album of the Year – Cowboy Carter
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Record of the Year – Texas Hold ‘Em
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Song of the Year – Texas Hold ‘Em
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Best Pop Solo Performance – Bodyguard
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Best Pop Duo/Group Performance – Levii’s Jeans (ft. Post Malone)
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Best Melodic Rap Performance – Spaghettii (ft. Linda Martell & Shaboozey)
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Best Country Solo Performance – 16 Carriages
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Best Country Duo/Group Performance – II Most Wanted (ft. Miley Cyrus)
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Best Country Song – Texas Hold ‘Em
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Best Country Album – Cowboy Carter
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Best Americana Performance – Ya Ya
Beyoncé’s Wins:
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Best Country Duo/Group Performance – II Most Wanted (ft. Miley Cyrus)
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Best Country Album – Cowboy Carter
Fan Reactions Pour In — And They’re Mixed
While Beyoncé’s supporters were thrilled with her victories, especially her historic win in a traditionally exclusive genre, many country music fans expressed outrage.
Critics online were blunt and emotional as the Best Country Album win was announced — a category where Beyoncé beat out Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, and Post Malone.
Some of the reactions included:
“What a slap in the face to true country artists.”
“How does Beyoncé beat Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson in a country category? The Grammys are a joke.”
“This is such a slap in the face for real country singers. The genre didn’t support this album — why did the Academy?”
“This proves that country music is dead.”
Others defended Beyoncé’s bold musical direction, calling it “genre-evolving,” “culturally groundbreaking,” and “a long-overdue recognition of Black roots in country music.”
Beyoncé’s Big Surprise: “Cowboy Carter Tour” Announced Before the Ceremony
Just hours before the Grammy broadcast, Beyoncé shocked fans by announcing her upcoming Cowboy Carter Tour — a full-scale concert experience expected to push the boundaries of country, soul, and Americana.
Though no dates or cities have been revealed yet, the buzz is already enormous, with fans eagerly awaiting more details.
A Grammy Win That Will Be Remembered — For Better or Worse
Beyoncé’s win at the 2025 Grammys will go down in history not just as a milestone, but as a moment that challenged the boundaries of genre, the identity of country music, and the power of mainstream recognition.
Whether seen as a victory for diversity or a controversial overstep, one thing is clear: Cowboy Carter is now a certified part of country music history.Take a look at Beyoncé’s reaction when she heard she had won the award: