Beyonce Wins Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter at 2025 Grammys
Briefly

Beyoncé won the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Country Album for her album 'Cowboy Carter,' marking her first nomination in this category. In her emotional acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude towards her family, collaborators, and her fans. She highlighted the struggles artists face concerning genre classification in music, encouraging persistence in pursuing one's passions. Notably, she also won Best Country Duo/Group Performance with Miley Cyrus for the track 'II Most Wanted,' further solidifying her crossover appeal in country music.
I want to thank God. Oh my God! That I'm able to still do what I love after so many years. This album wouldn't have been without you.
I think sometimes genre is a code word to keep us in our place as artists, and I just want to encourage people to do what they're passionate about and to stay persistent.
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