Famous singer Beyoncé has created yet another milestone in her career. She has won her first Country Grammy Award. This award was given to her and Miley Cyrus for their song “II Most Wanted“, which they sang together.
Has Beyoncé Stepped into Country Music?
Beyoncé’s new album “Cowboy Carter” is currently making headlines. However, she herself has said, “This is not just a country album, but a Beyoncé album.” Nevertheless, she submitted several songs from this album in the country music category for the Grammy Awards.
Beyoncé’s Success at the Grammys
This year, Beyoncé received a total of 11 Grammy nominations. Out of these, four nominations were for country music. She won the Best Country Duo/Group Performance award for “II Most Wanted”. However, the other two country awards went to Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton.
Fans Show Support for Beyoncé on Social Media
Fans on social media had an overwhelming reaction to Beyoncé’s win. Many called it a “historic victory”, while others termed her entry into country music as a “game-changer”.
- One fan tweeted: “Beyoncé has shown her magic in country music! This win is historic.”
- Another fan wrote: “Those who said Beyoncé doesn’t fit in country music should now stay quiet!”
- Some also criticized: Some traditional country music lovers expressed displeasure over this win, saying that “the true essence of country music is changing.”
The First Black Woman to Win a Country Grammy
Beyoncé is not the first Black woman to win a Grammy in country music. Before her, The Pointer Sisters won this award in 1974 for their song “Fairytale”. However, this record has been made again after 50 years.
Will Beyoncé Win ‘Album of the Year’?
Beyoncé has also been nominated for the biggest Grammy Awards this year, such as:
- Album of the Year (“Cowboy Carter”)
- Record of the Year (“Texas Hold ‘Em”)
- Song of the Year (“Texas Hold ‘Em”)
This is her fifth chance to come close to winning Album of the Year. Last time, when Adele won this award, she herself apologized to Beyoncé and said that “Beyoncé deserved this award.”
Beyoncé’s Record in Grammy History
Beyoncé has now been nominated for a Grammy 99 times. She is the artist with the most Grammy nominations. Additionally, she has won 32 Grammy Awards, creating a new record.
Now, all eyes are on whether Beyoncé will win the Album of the Year award this year?
