Beyoncé achieved a remarkable milestone by receiving her inaugural country Grammy at the pre-ceremony of the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 2. This significant achievement marks her first time being recognized in a country category by the esteemed Recording Academy, showcasing her versatility as an artist and her ability to cross genres successfully.
The award-winning song ?II Most Wanted,? featuring the talented Miley Cyrus from Beyoncé?s critically acclaimed album Cowboy Carter, secured the title of best country duo/group performance. This accolade not only marks Beyoncé?s 33rd Grammy win, further solidifying her status as a music industry powerhouse, but also represents Miley Cyrus? third Grammy win, following her previous victories for ?Flowers? last year, which won both record of the year and best pop solo performance.
?II Most Wanted? faced tough competition in the best country duo/group performance category from notable entries such as ?Cowboys Cry Too? by Kelsea Ballerini featuring Noah Kahan, ?Break Mine? by Brothers Osborne, ?Bigger Houses? by Dan + Shay, and ?I Had Some Help? by Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen. This diverse range of talent highlights the dynamic landscape of the country music genre and Beyoncé?s remarkable achievement in this competitive field.
The prestigious award was announced during the 67th annual Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, an event that recognizes winners across various categories not showcased during the televised portion of the ceremony. The Premiere Ceremony was streamed live on the Recording Academy?s YouTube channel and on live.GRAMMY.com, serving as a lead-up to the main televised event on CBS, which commenced at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, ensuring fans could celebrate these groundbreaking moments in music.
As the evening progresses, Beyoncé stands out as the leading nominee for the 2025 Grammy Awards, boasting an impressive total of 11 nominations. This remarkable achievement positions her as the most-nominated artist in the history of the Grammy Awards, a testament to her enduring influence and phenomenal success in the music industry.
In addition to her celebrated win in the best country duo/group performance category with Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé also garnered several other significant nominations this year. These include prestigious categories such as album of the year for Cowboy Carter, record of the year and song of the year for ?Texas Hold ?Em,? best pop solo performance for ?Bodyguard,? and best country solo performance for ?16 Carriages.? Her extensive list of nominations further exemplifies her versatility and relevance across multiple music genres.
Earlier on the same day, Beyoncé hinted at an exciting upcoming tour in support of her album Cowboy Carter, generating buzz among her fans and the music community. This tour promises to showcase her new music and further solidify her connection with audiences worldwide.
