Beyoncé Shocked And Overcome With Emotion After Winning Best Country Album for ‘Cowboy Carter’ At 2025 GRAMMYs

“Oh my god, wow! I really was not expecting this, wow,” Beyoncé said as she accepted the prestigious award for Best Country Album.

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Posted on February 2, 2025

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Beyoncé Win Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter at 2025 GRAMMYs; Photo Courtesy of CBS via The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs

Beyoncé won the award for Best Country Album at the 2025 GRAMMYs on Sunday (Feb. 2) for her latest album, Cowboy Carter. She has now become the first Black female artist to win in this category.

Taylor Swift Presents Best Country Album

Taylor Swift presented the award and read out the nominees before announcing the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer as the winner of the prestigious award.

“They say you never forget where you came from, and I will never forget standing here right on this spot almost exactly 15 years, accepting the GRAMMY Award for Best Country Album,” Swift said. “It’s an honor that has gone to great artists who I admire so much, like the Chicks, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, George Strait, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss and Shania Twain.”

“And the GRAMMY goes to…” Swift read before revealing Beyoncé as the winner.

Taylor Swift, Beyonce; Photo Courtesy of CBS via The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs
Taylor Swift, Beyonce; Photo Courtesy of CBS via The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs

Cowboy Carter By Beyoncé Named Best Country Album At 2025 GRAMMYs

The worldwide phenomenon was on hand in the star-studded audience to accept the coveted honor. Clearly overwhelmed and in a state of shock, Beyoncé said “what” as she looked around, before embracing her husband Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy. She then made her way to the stage to accept the gramophone from Taylor Swift.

“Oh my god, wow! I really was not expecting this, wow,” Beyoncé said in disbelief, holding back tears.

She then went on to thank God, her family, friends, fans and Cowboy Carter collaborators. “I want to thank God. Oh my god… that I’m able to still do what I love after so many years. Oh my god. I’d like to thank all of the incredible country artists that accepted this album. We worked so hard on it. I think sometimes genre is a code word to keep us in our place as artists. I just want to encourage people to do what they’re passionate about and to stay persistent,” she continued. “Wow. I’d like to thank my beautiful family and all of the artists that were collaborators, thank you. This wouldn’t have been this album without you. I’d like to thank God again and my fans and I still am in shock, so thank you so much for this honor.”

Whirlwind by Lainey Wilson, Deeper Well by Kacey Musgraves, Higher by Chris Stapleton and F-1 Trillion by Post Malone were also nominated in the Best Country Album category.

She also took home the award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “II Most Wanted” alongside her collaborator, Miley Cyrus. The 43-year-old Texas native remains the most winningest artist in GRAMMY history.

Beyoncé was the most-nominated artist of the evening with 11 nods, including Record Of The Year (“Texas Hold ‘Em”), Song Of The Year (“Texas Hold ‘Em”), Album Of The Year (Cowboy Carter), Best Country Album (Cowboy Carter), Best Pop Solo Performance (“Bodyguard”), Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (“Levii’s Jeans”), Best Melodic Rap Performance (“Spaghettii”), Best Country Solo Performance (“16 Carriages”), Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“II Most Wanted”), Best Country Song (“Texas Hold ‘Em”) and Best Americana Performance (“YA YA”).

2025 GRAMMYs

The 2025 GRAMMYs also showcased unforgettable performances from Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Doechii, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, Teddy Swims, Brad Paisley, Shaboozey, Brittany Howard, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Janelle Monáe, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, and more.

A star-studded lineup of presenters graced the stage during “Music’s Biggest Night,” including Taylor Swift, Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith, Cardi B, Gloria Estefan, Olivia Rodrigo, Queen Latifah, SZA, Victoria Monét, Will Smith, and others.

Taylor Swift, Beyonce; Photo Courtesy of CBS via The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs
Taylor Swift, Beyonce; Photo Courtesy of CBS via The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs

This year’s broadcast was reimagined to focus on raising funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery of first responders who risk their lives to protect their communities. To contribute to the relief efforts or to seek assistance, visit MusiCares’ Fire Relief Page.

The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, produced by Fulwell 73 Productions for the Recording Academy, aired live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 2, at 8/7c on CBS. The event was also available to stream live and on-demand via Paramount+, with SHOWTIME subscribers able to access it live and Paramount+ Essential subscribers able to view it the following day.

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Andrew Wendowski is the Founder and CEO of Music Mayhem. As a 29-year-old entrepreneur, he oversees content as the Editor-In-Chief for the independent brand. Wendowski, who splits time between Philadelphia, Penn., and Nashville, Tenn., has an extensive background in multimedia. Before launching Music Mayhem in 2014, he worked as a highly sought-after photojournalist and tour photographer, collaborating with such labels as Interscope Records and Republic Records. He has captured photos of some of the biggest names, including Taylor Swift, Metallica, Harry Styles, P!NK, Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Shania Twain, and hundreds more. Wendowski’s photos and freelance work have appeared nationwide and can be seen everywhere from ad campaigns to various publications, including Billboard and Rolling Stone. When Wendowski isn’t running Music Mayhem, he enjoys spending time at concerts, traveling, and capturing photos.

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