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Beyonce is nominated for a number of Grammys in 2025, however traditionally, she’s been shut out from the highest awards on a number of events.
Her latest album Cowboy Carter is nominated for Album of the Year, however that’s one Grammy she has by no means received. While followers are rooting for her, it’s greater than doubtless that she’ll miss out once more.
Understand, this isn’t a criticism. However, previously, Beyonce has been favored to win Album of the Year on the Grammys a number of instances, however she’s at all times come up brief when the ultimate award will get handed out.
In our humble opinion, Cowboy Carter is definitely deserving of the prize, however there’s positively no saying whether or not she’ll get the award subsequent 12 months. And as we’ve realized time and time once more this 12 months, historical past has a approach of repeating itself.
Besides, though Bey is nominated in a bunch of classes (together with Album of the Year), she does have some stiff competitors, going up in opposition to rising popstars like Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Charli XCX. Past Album of the Year winners Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish are additionally nominated this 12 months, and actually, it’s anyone’s recreation.
How Many Grammys Does Beyonce Have?
Queen B is the artist to win probably the most Grammy Awards ever, which ought to come as no shock. She’s additionally probably the most nominated artist of all time. She shares that honor together with her husband, Jay-Z.
Beyonce has received 32 Grammys all through her profession. As of 2024, she has been nominated 88 instances, which is certainly no small feat!
The “Crazy In Love” singer acquired her first solo nominations in 2004. She has been nominated as a member of Destiny’s Child and for her collab album with Jay-Z as The Carters.
Beyonce has been nominated within the common area many instances, however she has solely received Song of the Year as soon as. Her solely win got here in 2010 for the megahit “Single Ladies.”
Next 12 months, Beyonce has the chance to develop her lead because the most-honored Grammy winner in historical past. Her album Cowboy Carter has a whopping 11 nominations for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, making her probably the most nominated artist this 12 months.
Despite successful many Grammys, Beyonce has been shut out for most of the Recording Academy’s General Field awards. And that’s not the one time she’s felt that burn.
Beyonce’s CMA Shutout
One of probably the most evident snubs for Bey truly got here in September 2024. When the Country Music Awards introduced their nominees, Cowboy Carter was noticeably absent.
Even although Beyonce has by no means been nominated for a CMA earlier than, many individuals have been stunned to see arguably probably the most well-known singer on the earth shutout, as a result of Cowboy Carter is a rustic album.
The CMAs haven’t defined precisely why they snubbed Cowboy Carter, however Vox prompt that maybe a scarcity of promotion or the truth that the award present favors male pop crossovers might have been why.
Despite the clear nation influences, Beyonce might have harm her standing within the nation world when she introduced the album. “This ain’t a Country album. This is a ‘Beyoncé’ album,” she wrote on Instagram.
Even although the CMAs didn’t clarify Cowboy Carter’s omission, a number of nation stars have provided their opinions on why Beyonce didn’t get a nomination. Some of them prompt that Beyonce isn’t within the nation world sufficient to get the popularity.
Luke Bryan famous that the “Halo” singer hasn’t been a part of the nation “household,” which can have been why she obtained neglected. He defined his thought throughout an interview on Andy Cohen Live.
“If you’re gonna make nation albums, come into our world and be nation with us a bit bit,” he mentioned. “Come to an award present and high-five us and have enjoyable and get within the household, too. And I’m not saying she didn’t do this … however nation music is loads about household.”
Dolly Parton, who’s featured on the album, additionally shared her ideas on the controversy in a Variety interview. “There’s so many fantastic nation artists that, I assume in all probability the nation music area, they in all probability thought, effectively, we are able to’t actually miss a number of the ones that spend their entire life doing that,” she mentioned.
The lack of CMA nominations clearly didn’t have an effect on Cowboy Carter’s run for the Grammys, as a result of she was nominated in a number of nation music classes, together with Best Country Album.
That being mentioned, it’s nonetheless not clear if Beyonce will win in any of the nation classes, as a result of she’s up in opposition to a number of artists who’re extra firmly within the nation world, like Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, and Kacey Musgraves. Her Cowboy Carter collaborators Post Malone and Shaboozey are additionally nominated in opposition to her, and so they did obtain CMA nominations.
Beyonce’s Biggest Snubs
Even although she hasn’t received many awards within the General Field, Beyonce has popped up as a nominee numerous instances. In more moderen years, there’s been outrage over Bey’s losses in these classes.
One of Beyonce’s first main losses was in 2015. She misplaced the Album of the Year award for her self-titled album to Beck’s Morning Phase. Still, she gracefully accepted the loss, however the identical couldn’t be mentioned for everybody.
After Beck received, Kanye West charged the stage, seemingly in a repeat from his 2009 VMAs incident. After getting on stage, Ye smiled and headed again into the viewers. He didn’t escalate the state of affairs any additional.
Fortunately, Beck appeared to take it in good enjoyable. He even gestured for Kanye to come back again on stage, however the rapper didn’t take him up on the provide.
After the present, Kanye defined his ideas in an interview with E! News. “Beck must respect artistry and he ought to have given his award to Beyonce,” he mentioned.
Another main loss got here in 2017. Beyonce’s album Lemonade was a crucial hit. The album topped many retailers’ year-end lists. The report was positively favored to come back out on high on the Grammys.
Ultimately, Adele received for her album 25. As she accepted the award, the “Someone Like You” singer confirmed that she thought Beyonce ought to’ve received.
During her speech, Adele confirmed loads of love for Queen B. “I can’t presumably settle for this award,” she mentioned. “I’m very humble, and I’m very grateful and gracious.”
“My artist of my life is Beyonce, and this album to me, the Lemonade album, is simply so monumental,” she mentioned. “All us artists right here, we f**king adore you. You are our gentle.”
After her speech, Adele broke her Grammy to share within the glory with Beyonce.
Jay-Z Speaks Out Against The Grammys
In 2024, Beyonce’s husband Jay-Z acquired the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award on the Grammys. After displaying thanks, the rapper took a shot on the Recording Academy throughout his speech.
After talking about situations the place rappers boycotted the Grammys, Jay known as out the institution. “We need y’all to get it proper. We love y’all,” he mentioned. “Obviously it’s subjective. It’s music, and it’s opinion-based.”
As he continued, Jay spoke about Beyonce. “I don’t wish to embarrass this younger girl, however she has extra Grammys than everybody and by no means received Album of the Year. So, even by your individual metrics that doesn’t work,” he mentioned. “Think about that: most Grammys, by no means received Album of the Year. It doesn’t work.”
Beyonce’s Response to Her Snubs
Beyonce has largely let her snubs roll off her again. That being mentioned, her album Cowboy Carter responds to a few of her previous snubs.
In the opening music “American Requiem,” Beyonce claps again at critics. “Used to say I spoke too nation/And the rejection got here, mentioned I wasn’t nation sufficient,” she sings.
The line references the backlash that Beyonce acquired for performing on the CMA Awards in 2016 with The Chicks. Following the efficiency, some followers spoke out in opposition to Bey’s inclusion within the award present.
The line additionally appears to clap again on the Grammys. The Academy rejected her music “Daddy’s Home” from the nation classes. After her CMA snubs, the road feels much more becoming on the album.
What Awards Is She Nominated For This Year?
As talked about above, Beyonce is up for 11 awards on the 2025 Grammys. If she wins any, she’ll enormously develop her lead as probably the most awarded artist.
All three of the main classes have Beyonce nominations. She’s up for Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter, whereas “Texas Hold ‘Em” is up for each Song of the Year and Record of the Year.
Besides these two, Beyonce is up for the next awards: Best Country Album (Cowboy Carter), Best Country Song (“Texas Hold ‘Em”), 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”), and Best Americana Performance (“Ya Ya”).
This 12 months, the Beyhive is certainly rooting for her in each class!
