Beyoncé's album Cowboy Carter, despite a Billboard Hot Country No. 1 single, received no nominations for the 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards, highlighting ongoing institutional bias.
The apparent snub of Cowboy Carter by the CMAs aligns with the perception that country music gatekeepers see their institutions as exclusive, often unwelcoming to outsiders, especially Black women.
Beyoncé hinted at her complex relationship with the CMAs, reflecting on a past experience of not feeling welcomed during the 2016 CMAs and stating her desire for deeper exploration of country music.
Despite 'Texas Hold 'Em' achieving significant success, the lack of airplay on country radio for the song and other tracks from Cowboy Carter underscores an ongoing struggle for diversity in the genre.
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