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“Cowboy Carter” by Beyonce Not Included in the Country Music Awards
Despite the fact that her album “Cowboy Carter” became a cultural sensation upon its debut this year, Beyonce was not nominated for a Country Music Association award when the nominations for the 58th edition were revealed on Monday.
“Cowboy Carter” was noticeably missing from the list of candidates because her first single from the extensive album, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” shot to the top of the charts, including the country list, and the album was hailed as a hit.
Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter” is a raucous revue that pays homage to her southern US background while imparting an important historical lesson about the Black heritage of country music.
“Cowboy Carter” parodied the rigid, predominantly white, male perception of country music that Nashville’s gatekeepers have long attempted to propagate.
She walks listeners through the development of the genre, from African American spirituals and fiddle melodies to the groundbreaking female artists.
The 20th of November will mark the awards ceremony.
With seven nominations, including one for the coveted “Entertainer of the Year” award, controversial country-pop singer Morgan Wallen, who has experienced tremendous success on streaming services, has garnered the most attention.
Each of Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton received five nominations.
Post Malone, who transitioned from his rambling rock-rap to country music this year, and Lainey Wilson both scored four. Wallen is featured on his single “I Had Some Help,” and the song’s nominations propelled Wallen to the top of the field.
Beyoncé is no stranger to controversy surrounding the CMA Awards; in 2016, she made headlines when she sang “Daddy Lessons,” then her most country song to date, at the awards and got racist remarks.
Beyonce, a Texan brought up by parents from Alabama and Louisiana, addressed the alleged “controversy” surrounding her country music this year with the song “Ameriican Requiem.”
“They used to say that I spoke too much about my country. Then they rejected me, saying that I wasn’t “Country enough.” They also said that I wouldn’t ride a horse. But if that’s not country, tell me what is?” The song features Beyoncé as the lead vocalist, and features melodic references to Buffalo Springfield’s iconic song “For What It’s Worth.”
“They used to say that I spoke too much about my country. Then they rejected me, saying that I wasn’t “Country enough.” They also said that I wouldn’t ride a horse. But if that’s not country, tell me what is?” The song features Beyoncé as the lead vocalist, and features melodic references to Buffalo Springfield’s iconic song “For What It’s Worth.”