Beyoncés family and fans have slammed the Country Music Awards after the singer failed to land a single nomination.
In March, the 43-year-old songstress dropped her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter, which serves as the second act in a planned three-act project.
Cowboy Carter is a reclamation and homage to an overlooked legacy of Black Americans in country music and culture.
The 27-track record featured icons like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Linda Martell, and even included a cover of Parton’s iconic hit song, Jolene.
Many furious fans have also reacted to the snub on social media.
“I am disappointed, to say the least, that @Beyonce didnt receive a @CountryMusic CMA nomination. The album is one of the best of all genres this year and is a work on a level that few contemporary albums reach. This is Nashvilles and country musics loss,” one fan wrote.
“Beyoncé’s impact on country music can not be denied & is not validated/invalidated by the CMAs. Her commitment to pushing boundaries and breaking barriers in music (& bringing others along to reap the benefits) is beyond legendary in itself. She’s already won. F**k them,” another chimed in.
Music legend Dionne Warwick called the lack of nominations “absolutely ridiculous” on the platform X, while Black country music artist Shaboozey praised the Rennaissance icon.
“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!” The Tipsy (A Bar Song) singer shared.
While promoting Cowboy Carter earlier this year, the Run The World artist declared that her album “aint a country album,” but rather “a Beyoncé album”.
She also shared that the project had been “five years in the making,” and was inspired by an experience she had years ago where she didnt “feel welcomed,” leading many people to believe she was referencing her performance with The Chicks at the 2016 CMA Awards.
“The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me,” she added at the time.
After the albums release, the music sensation reflected: “The joy of creating music is that there are no rules. The more I see the world evolving, the more I felt a deeper connection to purity,” as cited by Daily Mail.
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