The nominations for the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards are out, with one name noticeably absent.
Beyoncé failed to receive any nominations for her 2024 Cowboy Carter album. Although the record won two Grammys, both Best Country Album and Album of the Year, ACM CEO Damon Whiteside says he understands why the pop star is not nominated.
“I think, more likely, they’re going to be voting for artists that they’ve got relationships with and work with on a regular basis and that are in the country music business 365 [days],” Whiteside says (via American Songwriter).
Still, while he understands it, Whiteside admits he is a bit disappointed by her lack of recognition.
“Were we hoping she’d be nominated? Absolutely,” he says. “We love that Beyoncé is in the country genre. That’s fantastic for all the country artists out there. It’s fantastic for the fans. The more successful she is, the more we’re bringing more mainstream people into the genre which we want.”
Beyoncé could still make an appearance at the live ceremony, if she chooses, but as a performer, not a nominee.
“We’d love to have Beyoncé on the show,” Whiteside says. “She has an open invitation to be on the ACM stage anytime she ever wants to.”
What Luke Bryan Says About Beyoncé and ‘Cowboy Carter’
Luke Bryan seems to agree with Whiteside, although he also has high praise for Beyoncé. After Beyoncé failed to receive any CMA Awards nominations either, Bryan says it’s because she hasn’t not become part of the country music culture like other crossover artists, including Post Malone.
“Everybody loved that Beyoncé made a country album. Nobody’s mad about it,” Bryan says on SiriusXM‘s Andy Cohen Live . “But where things get a little tricky … you know, if you’re gonna make country albums, come into our world and be country with us a little bit.”
Bryan now says he is a big fan of Beyoncé, after explaining his earlier comments.
“Beyoncé, she’s probably the greatest singer in our lifetime,” Bryan says on the Club Random podcast.. “She’s one of the best singer and performer and of all time in my opinion … I remember seeing Destiny’s Child, and seeing Beyoncé, and I was like, That’s one of the most beautiful human beings I’ve ever seen seen in my life.’”
News
To this day, people still do not understand why The Beatles’ song was banned for ‘strange’ reasons.
The Beatles song that was banned for lyrics – but John Lennon thought reason was ‘crazy’ The Beatles had a…
The Chase star Shaun Wallace has announced a new move away from the ITV programme.
The Chase’s Shaun Wallace surprises followers with move away from ITV show Shaun Wallace, also known as The Dark Destroyer,…
Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson’s memorable weekend getaway has once again become a topic of controversy on social media.
Zara McDermott under fire for Glastonbury photo after Louis Tomlinson left her Zara McDermott is dating One Direction singer Louis…
VERY QUICKLY: The identity of the mysterious woman who ‘locked lips’ with Harry Styles has been revealed.
Harry Styles’ new mystery woman ‘revealed’ after passionate Glastonbury kiss One Direction star Harry Styles was seen sharing a very…
Ariana Biermann Refuses To Comment On Kim Zolciak’s Alleged Gambling Addiction On ‘WWHL’
Ariana Biermann Avoids Questions About Rumors of Her Mother’s Gambling Addiction on ‘WWHL’ Hopefully, you weren’t tardy for Ariana Biermann‘s Watch What…
Alyssa Farah Griffin called Jordon Hudson ‘shameless’ when publicly confronting Bill Belichick’s ex-wife.
Alyssa Farah Griffin Calls Out Jordon Hudson For “Social Climbing” After Public Confrontation With Bill Belichick’s Ex Of 16 Years…
End of content
No more pages to load