Beyoncé made history at the 67th Grammy Awards, winning Best Country Album for COWBOY CARTER. Before accepting the award from Taylor Swift, Jay-Z whispered, “Woah woah woah. Bout time! You’re a top girl.” Beyoncé, visibly surprised, responded on stage, “Wow, I really was not expecting this. Wow! I wanna thank God […] I’d like to thank all of the incredible country artists that accepted this album — we worked so hard on it.”

Her win sparked controversy online. Some praised her achievement, while others claimed it was undeserved. Critics argued she isn’t a true country artist, with one saying, “She should not have won!” Others insisted Kacey Musgraves or Lainey Wilson were more deserving.

Jay-Z previously criticized Grammy voting, saying, “She has more Grammys than anyone and never won Album of the Year. That doesn’t work.” He acknowledged some nominees might feel “robbed,” attributing his bluntness to nerves: “No, when I get nervous, I tell the truth.”

Despite backlash, many celebrated Beyoncé’s win. “Congratulations Beyoncé 🎊 You deserve this win!” one fan wrote.

Following her Grammy success, Beyoncé announced her COWBOY CARTER TOUR 2025, reinforcing her impact in country music.