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Beyoncé Didn’t Get A *Single* CMAs Nod This Year & The Internet Is Pissed

Makalah Wright

The Beyhive is buzzing right now, and not in a good way! On Sept. 9, the nominations for the 2024 CMAS Awards were released, and guys, Beyoncé didn’t receive a *single* nomination for her country-inspired album Cowboy Carter. 

When Beyoncé released her album in March 2024, she shared an Instagram post highlighting how important this project was, writing that it was “born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed.” 

Beyoncé had successfully crossed the threshold into country music with so many people around the world embracing this album and praising her for it. But sadly, the country music scene has yet to welcome Black artists with open arms. 

In 2019, Lil Nas X’s song Old Town Road made history as the longest-running No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100, but was later removed from the magazine’s country charts. The discourse surrounding Old Town Road sparked a heavy debate on race and music, and how Black artists are treated unfairly when crossing over to another genre that is deemed “different.”

Beyoncé’s CMA Awards snub is no different. Cowboy Carter was an album that broke barriers and inspired other Black artists to incorporate country music elements into their sound. Shaboozey, who is a featured artist on Cowboy Carter, even praised Beyoncé for opening doors for other Black country artists to have their voices heard. 

With Cowboy Carter literally making history, one would think that the album would have at least received one nomination for the 2024 CMA Awards. But as fans learned on Sept. 9, the album didn’t earn a single nod and fans are not only heated, but confused.

Given the motivation and inspiration the singer implemented in Cowboy Carter, it seemed like a slap in the face to fans after hearing that she did not receive any recognition at all from the CMAs.

Despite the CMAs snubbing Beyoncé, it’s important to note that she has made tremendous changes to the landscape of country music. And, she can always know that her BeyHive will continue to buzz for her!

Makalah Wright is a national writer for Her Campus and has contributed largely to the wellness section of the website. So far, she has written articles based on mental health, relationships, and other wellness-related topics. She has also written personal essays about real-life experiences and she encourages readers to take inspiration or learn from it. She previously served as the fall 2024 entertainment and culture intern for Her Campus. She is a senior at the University of West Georgia, studying in public relations with a minor in music. After her undergrad, she plans to get a masters in public relations and work within the media industry. She also hopes to create her own foundation that will help with funding for the performing arts in schools. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and drinking iced coffee. She also enjoys playing the clarinet and listening to all types of music, specifically jazz.