Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Snubbed by CMA Awards Amid Grammy Submission
Despite topping charts and receiving critical acclaim, Beyoncé's country album fails to secure CMA nominations as it eyes Grammy recognition.
- Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, received no nominations for the 2024 CMA Awards.
- The album marks Beyoncé's first foray into country music and features collaborations with country legends like Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson.
- Luke Bryan, co-host of the CMA Awards, suggested Beyoncé should engage more with the country music community to gain recognition.
- Despite the CMA snub, 'Cowboy Carter' has been submitted for the Best Country Album category at the upcoming Grammy Awards.
- Beyoncé's previous experiences with the country genre, including a controversial 2016 CMA performance, influenced the creation of 'Cowboy Carter.'