Beyoncé released ‘Cowboy Carter’ album one year ago: A look back
It’s been one year since Beyoncé released her eighth studio album, “Cowboy Carter.” Here’s a look back at the album’s impactful year.
- Beyoncé’s album “Cowboy Carter” earned three American Music Award nominations, including favorite female country artist, favorite country album and album of the year.
- The album has already won Grammy Awards for best country album and album of the year.
- Despite Grammy success, “Cowboy Carter” was overlooked by the Country Music Association Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is racking up more country music nominations for her eighth studio album, “Cowboy Carter,” as the megastar garnered three nods at the American Music Awards (AMAs).
The 35-time Grammy winning singer received two country music nods at this year’s AMAs, including favorite female country artist and favorite country album for her genre-bending project “Cowboy Carter.” She is also up for album of the year.
Hosted by Jennifer Lopez, the awards show will make its return on Memorial Day after a two-year hiatus. It is set to broadcast live from Las Vegas.
As fans know, Beyoncé first announced the album during a surprise Super Bowl commercial in 2024 when she released singles “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em.” The 27-track project became a huge catalyst for the recent spotlight on Black country artists and the genre’s roots, while breaking multiple records along the way.
With this album, Beyoncé became the leading nominee at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where she scored nominations in the country and American roots categories for the first time.
She would go on to win best country album and the top prize of the evening — album of the year — despite being snubbed at the Country Music Association Awards (CMAs) and later the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs).
The winners at the AMAs will be chosen by fans. This year, Kendrick Lamar is the leading nominee with a total of 10 total nominations in eight categories.
CBS and Paramount+ will carry the show on May 26 starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network’s Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
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