Beyoncé was notably snubbed at the 2024 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards after her country album Cowboy Carter received zero nominations, sparking disappointment among her fans and family.
Mathew Knowles, Beyoncé’s father, expressed his frustration in an interview with TMZ, suggesting that racial bias might have played a role. “There’s more white people in America, and unfortunately they don’t vote based on ability and achievements, it’s still sometimes a white and Black thing,” Knowles said. He added that the snub “speaks for itself” and highlighted the lack of cultural acceptance in the industry.
Cowboy Carter, released on March 29, 2024, marked Beyoncé’s foray into country music. While she intentionally branded the album as a “Beyoncé album” instead of a traditional country record, it achieved historic success. The album held the top spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart for four weeks, making Beyoncé the first Black woman to reach this milestone.
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Earlier in the year, Beyoncé shared her inspiration behind the album, saying it was “born out of an experience” and reflected her deep dive into country music’s history. “It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world,” she posted on Instagram, highlighting how her work amplifies underrepresented voices.
Despite Cowboy Carter’s success, artists like Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson, and Chris Stapleton dominated the 2024 CMA nominations, leaving Beyoncé’s groundbreaking achievement unrecognized by the association.
