Beyoncé previously said ofCowboy Carter , " This record album has been over five years in the making . It was born out of an experience that I had old age ago where I did not feel welcome … and it was very clear that I was n’t . "
Beyoncé appears to have been snubbed from this year’sCountry Music Awards, receiving zero nominations forCowboy Carteror its singles.
Her single “Texas Hold ‘Em” hit number one on the country chart, making her the first Black woman to achieve this feat. It would go on to spend10 weeksin the top spot.Cowboy Carterfurther had its ownrunin the number one country albums chart, making it one of the most successful country albums of the year.
As theHollywood Reporternotes,Beyoncéwould have qualified for numerous CMA categories this year, such as album and song of the year. The awards are decided on by Country Music Association member votes, which includes a range of industry professionals.
As for whowasnominated this year,Morgan Wallenhas themostwith seven. A big reason why is his hit “I Had Some Help” withPost Malone, who also forayed into country music this year — gettingfour nominationsin the process.
After the news emerged, Beyoncé’sCowboy Cartercollaborator Shaboozey — who was nominated for two CMAs for his own hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” — took to social media to thank Beyoncé for “opening a door for us, starting a conversation, and giving us one of the most innovative country albums of all time!”
That function without saying . Thank you@Beyoncefor opening a room access for us , start a conversation , and grant us one of the most innovative country album of all time !