Beyoncé Knowles-Carter could haven't been in attendance at this 12 months's People's Choice Country Awards, however her acclaimed challenge “Cowboy Carter” and its collaborators had been acknowledged all through the present.
Held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville and hosted by Shania Twain, the second annual People's Choice Country Awards acknowledged the largest and greatest nation music needed to provide with 18 awards fully chosen by followers.
This 12 months, Beyoncé turned the main nominee at the fan-voted awards with a complete of 12 nods. She didn't take residence any awards; nonetheless, some of the different artists featured on “Cowboy Carter” obtained nominations and gained large all through the night time.
Shaboozey, who's featured on “Spaghettii” and “Sweet Honey Buckiin',” took residence the awards for brand new artist and new artist track for his hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” And he was certain to thank Beyoncé whereas accepting his award.
The Nigerian-American singer-songwriter has had a blazing 12 months since collaborating with the megastar. At this 12 months's award present, “‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)” was nominated for track of 2024 and male track. He additionally snagged nominations for music video with “Let it Burn,” album for “Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going” and crossover track for “My Fault” feating Noah Cyrus.
“Cowboy Carter” collaborators Brittney Spencer, Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy and Reyna Roberts additionally obtained nominations for canopy track and the collaboration track together with Beyoncé. The girls are all featured on her track “Blackbiird.”
Miley Cyrus and Beyoncé additionally obtained a nomination for crossover track for his or her fan-favorite duet “II Most Wanted.”
Post Malone, who collaborated with Beyoncé on “Levii's Jeans,” gained track of 2024 for his smash hit with Morgan Wallen, “I Had Some Help.”
Malone was nominated twice for music video, for the Wallen duet and for his track “Pour Me A Drink” featuring Blake Shelton. “I Had Some Help” was also nominated for crossover song.
As fans know, Beyoncé first announced “Cowboy Carter” during a surprise Super Bowl commercial. She has since broken many records and made history, and it's clear her strides will have a long-term impact on the country music sphere and music industry as a whole.
The 16-track challenge has been a huge catalyst for the latest highlight on Black nation artists and the style's roots.
Prior to releasing “Cowboy Carter” Beyoncé opened up about creating the projects and her struggles within the country music genre.
In a post, she wrote, “This album has been over 5 years in the making. It was born out of an expertise that I had years in the past the place I didn't really feel welcomed…and it was very clear that I wasn’t. But, as a result of of that have, I did a deeper dive into the historical past of Country music and studied our wealthy musical archive.”
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