Beyoncé Wins First Country Music Award at Billboard Music Awards

The win for top female country artist follows her album's CMA snub and highlights her groundbreaking contributions to the genre.

Beyoncé was awarded top female country artist at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, marking her first-ever win in the country music category.
Her eighth studio album, 'Cowboy Carter,' became the first by a Black female artist to top Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and featured the hit single 'Texas Hold 'Em,' which also topped the Billboard Hot 100.
The win comes after 'Cowboy Carter' was notably snubbed by the Country Music Association Awards, despite its critical and commercial success.
Beyoncé has faced criticism and hostility from some country music circles for her foray into the genre, but she has received support from artists like Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, and Billy Ray Cyrus.
She is nominated for 11 Grammy Awards in 2025, including several in country music categories, further solidifying her influence across genres.