Beyoncé wins album of the year Grammy for 'Cowboy Carter'

Beyoncé made history at the recent Grammy Awards by winning for her groundbreaking country album "COWBOY CARTER," solidifying her status as the most-awarded and most-nominated artist in Grammy history. In her heartfelt acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude and pride, stating, "I hope we just keep pushing forward, opening doors." This win marks her fifth nomination for the coveted Album of the Year award, a category she has pursued since her first nomination in 2010 for "I Am... Sasha Fierce."

Throughout her career, Beyoncé has experienced near-misses in the Album of the Year category with her albums "Beyoncé," "Lemonade," and "RENAISSANCE," losing to notable competitors like Beck and Adele. Notably, she was also nominated in 2010 as a featured artist on Lady Gaga's "The Fame Monster" for their collaboration "Telephone." Interestingly, despite her significant impact on music, Destiny's Child, the iconic group she was part of, never received a nomination for Album of the Year.

As of the current Grammy ceremony, Beyoncé boasts an impressive 32 wins and 99 nominations, making her the most-nominated artist in Grammy history after surpassing her husband, Jay-Z. Her album "COWBOY CARTER," released on March 29, 2024, achieved remarkable success, including four weeks atop Billboard's Top Country Albums chart, making her the first Black woman to reach this milestone.

In addition to her groundbreaking achievements with "COWBOY CARTER," the album's hit single "Texas Hold 'Em" dominated the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for ten consecutive weeks. Collaborations such as "II Most Wanted" with Miley Cyrus and her cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" also reached impressive chart positions, demonstrating her versatility across genres.

Despite its success, "COWBOY CARTER" faced a surprising snub at the 2024 CMA Awards but garnered several nominations at the 2025 Grammys, including Best Country Album and Best Country Song. Earlier in the evening, Beyoncé also took home the award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her collaboration with Cyrus, further highlighting her significant contributions to the country music genre.