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What does Beyoncé's historic win at the Grammys 2025 mean for the future of country music diversity?

Writer's picture: Amit MathurAmit Mathur

Grammys 2025: The 2025 Grammy Awards are currently underway at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, honoring the best in music from 2024. With a star-studded crowd and electrifying performances, this year’s ceremony has already been filled with groundbreaking moments. One of the biggest highlights so far has been Beyoncé, who is leading the nominations with 11 nods, thanks to her 2024 album Cowboy Carter. She has already made history by winning several prestigious awards, including becoming the first Black woman to win a country music Grammy in half a century.





Grammys 2025: Beyoncé's Historic Wins

Beyoncé’s journey at the 2025 Grammys is one for the record books. Her 2024 album Cowboy Carter has not only made waves in the pop and R&B scenes but also in the country genre. The superstar won Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her collaboration with Miley Cyrus on the track II Most Wanted. But that’s not all—Beyoncé made history by taking home the Best Country Album award for Cowboy Carter, marking her as the first Black woman in 50 years to win in a country music category.


Grammys 2025: Other Notable Winners

While Beyoncé's wins are making the most noise, the night has also seen other breakout stars claim their Grammys. Here’s a look at some of the key winners so far:

  • Best Pop Vocal Album: Short N' Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter

  • Best New Artist: Chappell Roan

  • Best Comedy Album: The Dreamer by Dave Chappelle

  • Best Country Solo Performance: It Takes A Woman by Chris Stapleton

  • Best Country Song: The Architect by Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves, and Josh Osborne

  • Best Dance/Electronic Album: Brat by Charli XCX

  • Best Dance Pop Recording: Von Dutch by Charli XCX

  • Best Music Video: Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar

  • Best R&B Song: Saturn by Rob Bisel, Carter Lang, Solana Rowe, Jared Solomon, and Scott Zhang

  • Best R&B Performance: Made for Me (Live on BET) by Muni Long

  • Best Rock Performance: Now and Then by The Beatles

  • Best Rock Album: Hackney Diamonds by The Rolling Stones

  • Best Americana Performance: American Dreaming by Sierra Ferrell

  • Best Musical Theater Album: Hell's Kitchen

Grammys 2025: Other Exciting Wins

The night is far from over, but so far, the Grammys have also recognized many diverse genres and talents:

  • Best Rap Song: Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar

  • Best Rap Performance: Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar

  • Best Rap Album: Alligator Bites Never Heal by Doechii

  • Best Alternative Music Performance: Flea by St. Vincent

  • Best Metal Performance: Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!) by Gojira, Marina Viotti, and Victor Le Masne

  • Best Alternative Music Album: All Born Screaming by St. Vincent

Songwriter and Producer of the Year

  • Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical: Amy Allen

  • Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Daniel Nigro

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