Beyoncé's new album "Cowboy Carter," while featuring Nashville legends and showcasing her Southern roots, was notably absent from the 2024 CMA Awards nominations, highlighting ongoing friction with the country music scene.
Reflecting on past experiences, Beyoncé shared, 'I did not feel welcomed ... and it was very clear that I wasn't.' This sentiment underscores her continued challenges within the country music industry.
Despite the country music genre's evolution, Beyoncé noted that criticism she faced when entering prompted her to study its history and push beyond limitations, reinforcing her connection to her roots.
The absence of Beyoncé from the 2024 CMA nominations echoes her prior struggles within the genre, as she recalled, 'The criticisms I faced ... forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me.'
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