Beyonce is first Black woman in 50 years to win country music Grammy Award
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Beyoncé has won her first country music Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance with her song "II Most Wanted," a collaboration with Miley Cyrus. This marks the first win for a Black female artist in this genre at the Grammys in over 50 years since The Pointer Sisters won in 1974. The artist has been nominated for four country music accolades this year, including Album of the Year. Though she embraces her genre-blending style, she emphasizes that her upcoming record, 'Cowboy Carter,' is fundamentally a 'Beyoncé album.'
Beyoncé has made history by becoming the first Black female artist to win a country music Grammy Award in over 50 years, for her collaboration on 'II Most Wanted'.
This Grammy win is significant as it marks a momentous achievement for representation in country music, highlighting a long gap since the last win by The Pointer Sisters.
Despite winning her first country Grammy, Beyoncé continues to transcend genres with her upcoming album 'Cowboy Carter', which she describes as a 'Beyoncé album', not strictly country.
Beyoncé's numerous Grammy nominations this year, including Album of the Year, showcase her ongoing influence and recognition in the music industry, despite historical snubs in major categories.
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