Beyoncé snubbed by Country Music Awards
Nominations for the 58th annual Country Music Association Awards were announced on Monday morning, and the artist with one of the biggest country albums and songs of the year was snubbed.
Many predicted Beyoncé would make history as the first Black woman to be nominated for Album of the Year. However, despite spending four weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart her “Cowboy Carter” album was completely shut out.
In the spring, "Cowboy Carter" became the first album by a Black woman to land at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The single "Texas Hold 'Em" also became the first by a Black woman to claim the top spot on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.
Her hit single “Texas Hold ‘Em,” which was No. 1 for 10 weeks on Billboard’s Hot Country songs chart was also snubbed.
Beyoncé unveils the cover art for her album “Cowboy Carter” on Instagram on March 19, 2024. Photo: @beyonce
Released in March of this year, Beyoncé revealed that the record was “five years in the making” and was “born out of an experience” she had years ago where she “did not feel welcomed.”
Many fans speculated that she was referring to the backlash she received after performing her song
"Daddy Lessons" at the 2016 CMAs with the country group The Chicks.
Many will remember the backlash the singer received when she performed her song "Daddy
Lessons" with The Chicks, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks, at the Country Music Awards in 2016.
"It was very clear that I wasn't," she said. "But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive. It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world, while also amplifying the voices of some of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating on our musical history."
"Cowboy Carter" featured country legends
Some fans were surprised that "Texas Hold 'Em," the lead single off of "Cowboy Carter," was not given a nod. The song became the first by a Black female artist to top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart after it was released in February.
"Cowboy Carter" has been considered a tribute to Black musicians' contributions to country music.
Many viewed the album as a reclamation of country, which has often been perceived as a genre for white men. Black artists hoped that the album would bring more attention and recognition to Black country music.
Beyoncé collaborated with Black country music artists such as pioneer Linda Martell and rising stars Britney Spencer, Reyna Roberts, Tiera Kennedy, Tanner Adell and Shaboozey.
Shaboozey, who was featured on two tracks on “Cowboy Carter," received two nominations in this year's CMAs. His song "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" was nominated for single of the year and he was nominated for new artist of the year. His chart-topping single "Bar Song," which was No. 1 for eight weeks straight.
Morgan Wallen was nominated for seven CMAs this year, including Entertainer of the Year and Vocalist of the Year.
Shaboozey ( Collins Obinna Chibueze)took to X on Monday to celebrate his nominations and praise Beyoncé.
"Thank you @Beyonce for opening a door for us, starting a conversation, and giving us one of the most innovative country albums of all time!"
Fans were disappointed by Monday’s snub and criticized the CMAs for excluding Beyoncé, who had said that she felt unwelcome in the country genre.
Experts and fans viewed the album as a reclamation and homage to an overlooked legacy of Black Americans within country music and culture.
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