The BeyHive is stinging after learning Beyoncé was snubbed when this year’s CMA nominations were revealed.
“Cowboy Carter” was unveiled in March, and it held the number-one spot on the Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart for four weeks. The lead single, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” also secured the highest place on the Hot Country Songs Chart for ten weeks, a first for a Black woman. Despite its success, the certified gold album was not awarded a single honor by the Country Music Association.
The Country Music Association is responsible for choosing the nominees. This organization is constructed of country music professionals who didn’t see Bey’s deep dive into the genre as worthy enough for the prestigious award. The move is a staunch reminder of her now-infamous 2016 CMA performance with the Chicks, which helped inspire “Cowboy Carter.” If you recall, Beyoncé was the subject of harsh criticism by country fans and musicians for the “Daddy Lessons” performance. When introducing her album, Bey hinted that this incident motivated her.
“This album has been over five years in the making. It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed…and it was very clear that I wasn’t. But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive,” Bey wrote in an Instagram announcement.
Now, her lack of nominations at the CMAs is another reminder that the organization is not entirely ready to welcome her with open arms. Thankfully, her loyal fans still have her back.
That goes without saying. 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!
— Shaboozey (@ShaboozeysJeans) September 9, 2024
Beyoncé still dominating the conversation around the CMAs despite them trying to exclude her pic.twitter.com/xGhvN5hTRG
— COWBOY CARTER Updates 𐚁 ⭑ (@B7Album) September 9, 2024
Beyonce should host a live show on all platforms at the exact same time as the CMAs. Or release the videos for the album the minute the CMAs begin.
— deray (@deray) September 9, 2024
Both Beyoncé & Post Malone ventured into country music this year, and both earned #1 Country Songs (Beyoncé didn’t need a Morgan Wallen feature)
Somehow Post Malones song received 4 nominations at the CMAs while Beyoncé’s received 0. pic.twitter.com/QKMng9MJwX
— COWBOY CARTER Updates 𐚁 ⭑ (@B7Album) September 9, 2024
The CMAs knew they would never let Beyonce win anything but also knew if they nommed her and she didn’t win anything they would be torn to shreds so they’ll just pretend she is not real. Beyonce doesn’t need shit from them anyway a billion CMA awards isn’t worth a single Grammy.
— Brian (@Warreagle9) September 9, 2024
You're bigger than any award Bey. we love you and CC will go down in history as one of the best country albums. Fuck CMAs pic.twitter.com/BXBBFz4y7k
— miss honey (@Tsonnieo) September 9, 2024
CMAs getting whacked that’s what they get 😂🖕🏾
— Cowboy Renaissance 🐝 𐚁 (@Kenzeee_B) September 9, 2024
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