Beyoncé made a striking appearance at this year’s Grammy Awards, wearing a stunning champagne-colored gown with intricate embroidery, complemented by long, matching gloves. She opted for her platinum hair styled long and straight. She was joined by her husband, Jay-Z, and their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.

Shortly after her arrival at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night, Taylor Swift invited her to the stage to collect the Grammy for best country album. This marks a historic moment as it’s the first time a Black woman has won this award.

“I want to thank all the amazing country artists who embraced this album,” Beyoncé stated during her acceptance speech. “Sometimes, genres can feel like a restrictive label meant to constrain us as artists, and I urge everyone to follow their passions and remain determined.”

This year, Beyoncé leads the nominations with a total of 11, including the prestigious album of the year for her record “Cowboy Carter.” For the first time, she is also nominated in the Country & American Roots categories. In total, seven songs from this album were nominated across four different genres.

Earlier in the evening, she took home the Grammy for best country duo/group performance with Miley Cyrus for their collaboration, “II Most Wanted.”

Beyoncé already holds the title for the most Grammy wins ever, with a total of 32. Many viewers were eagerly watching to see if the Recording Academy would finally honor her with the album of the year award.

Complete List of Beyoncé’s 2025 Grammy Nominations

1. Record of the Year: “Texas Hold ‘Em”
2. Album of the Year: “Cowboy Carter”
3. Song of the Year: “Texas Hold ‘Em”
4. Best Pop Solo Performance: “Bodyguard”
5. Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: “Levii’s Jeans” featuring Post Malone
6. Best Melodic Rap Performance: “Spaghettii” featuring Linda Martell and Shaboozey
7. Best Country Solo Performance: “16 Carriages”
8. Best Country Duo/Group Performance: “II Most Wanted” featuring Miley Cyrus
9. Best Country Song: “Texas Hold ‘Em”
10. Best Country Album: “Cowboy Carter”
11. Best Americana Performance: “Ya Ya”

Beyoncé initially revealed the album during a surprise commercial for the Super Bowl in February, launching singles “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em.” The 27-track album has significantly highlighted the presence of Black country artists and the genre’s heritage.

Before the release of “Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé shared her journey in creating the album and the challenges she faced in the country music scene, recalling her performance at the CMA Awards in 2016.

“This album has taken over five years to create. It stemmed from my past experience where I felt unwelcomed and that truth was unmistakable,” she reflected. “That experience led me to explore the history of country music and delve into our rich musical legacy.”

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