Beyoncé becomes first black woman to win country album Grammy
Beyoncé is seldom at a loss for words, but she took a moment to gather her thoughts after winning the Best Country Album Award at the 2025 Grammys on February 2.
For a moment, the global icon stood still, her face reflecting pure shock. As the audience erupted in applause, Beyoncé glanced around, seemingly trying to confirm what she had just heard. Her stunned reaction, captured on camera, quickly became one of the night's most memorable moments.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. "Oh my God," she exclaimed, visibly stunned, as Taylor Swift—who previously won the award in 2010 for "Fearless"—presented her with the trophy for her debut country album, "Cowboy Carter", released in March 2024.
Dressed in a shimmering gold paisley gown, Beyoncé spoke with emotion, expressing her deep gratitude for being able to continue pursuing her passion after so many years.
"Oh my God," she repeated, catching her breath. "I want to thank all the incredible country artistes who embraced this album. We put so much hard work into it."
Indirectly addressing the controversy surrounding her decision to create a country album, Beyoncé shared her perspective: "I think sometimes genre is used as a rigid label to keep artists in a certain box. I just want to encourage everyone to follow their passion and remain persistent."
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She went on to express her gratitude, saying, "Wow. I'd like to thank my beautiful family and all the incredible artists who collaborated on this album—this wouldn't have been possible without you. I'd also like to thank God once again, and of course, my fans. I'm still in shock, so thank you for this incredible honor and surprise."
Beyoncé's album "Cowboy Carter" had already made a huge impact on the country music scene, but this victory marked a groundbreaking moment in Grammy history. With this win, she became the first Black woman to receive the Best Country Album award, further cementing her status as a boundary-breaking artist.
This wasn't Beyoncé's only recognition of the night. During the pre-ceremony, she also won Best Country Duo/Group Performance for "II Most Wanted", her collaboration with Miley Cyrus. This victory marked her 33rd career Grammy, further solidifying her record as the most awarded artist in Grammy history.
Despite her initial surprise, Beyoncé took the stage with poise, delivering a heartfelt speech emphasizing the significance of representation in country music. As she accepted the award, she expressed gratitude to those who paved the way and thanked the country music community for its warm welcome.
The Best Country Album category also featured nominees Lainey Wilson, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, and Post Malone. According to The New York Times, this was one of 11 nominations Beyoncé received for the 2025 Grammys. During the pre-show, she also won Best Country Duo/Group Performance alongside Miley Cyrus for their collaboration, "II Most Wanted".
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