Beyoncé made history at the 67th Grammy Awards held on February 2, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles by winning her first-ever Album of the Year award for her country album COWBOY CARTER. With a total of 99 nominations and 32 wins prior to this, this marks a significant milestone as she becomes the first Black woman to win in this category since Lauryn Hill in 1999.
During her acceptance speech, Beyoncé expressed gratitude to her collaborators, production team, and family, particularly her daughter Blue Ivy, who joined her on stage. She dedicated the award to Linda Martell, the first Black female country singer.
With this win, Beyoncé has now increased her Grammy total to 35, solidifying her status as the most-awarded artist in Grammy history. Additionally, she won Best Country Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her duet with Miley Cyrus, II Most Wanted, presented by Taylor Swift.
The album COWBOY CARTER, which blends country, pop, rap, and hip-hop, is positioned as a sequel to her 2022 album Renaissance. It made history by debuting at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, marking the first time a Black woman achieved this feat. The singles Texas Hold'em and 16 Carriages have also gained significant popularity.
This recognition underscores Beyoncé's musical diversity and innovation, reaffirming her influential role in the music industry.