The ACM Awards 2025 nominations were revealed on March 27, 2025, and among the most notable exclusions was Beyoncé, whose album “Cowboy Carter” was left off the ballot. This year, the artist who has consistently made waves in country music, Ella Langley, led the nominations, and fans were left stunned by the absence of the Grammy-winning artist.
As the ACM Awards 2025 nominations were announced, Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter,” which features her chart-topping hits, including the song “Texas Hold ‘Em,” had earned significant recognition at the Grammy Awards just months earlier. Despite this, she was not included among the nominees for the prestigious country music awards.
In a similar snub, Beyoncé’s absence from the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards last year sparked conversation among her peers. Country stars such as Luke Bryan, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Kelly Clarkson publicly expressed their surprise, acknowledging the widespread impact of her music. Clarkson, in particular, shared her own experiences navigating the country music industry, highlighting how difficult it can be to break through with a non-traditional sound.
ACM Awards 2025 Nominations: A Surprising Snub for Beyoncé
Beyoncé’s album “Cowboy Carter” had been a chart-topping success. The album earned recognition as one of the top albums on the Billboard 200, with “Texas Hold ‘Em” hitting No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart. However, despite these achievements, Beyoncé was not included in the ACM Awards 2025 nominations, leaving fans puzzled.
ACM Awards 2025 Nominations: Country Industry Struggles to Embrace Diversity
The lack of recognition for Beyoncé at the ACM Awards 2025 nominations only adds to the ongoing conversation about genre boundaries within the music industry. Beyoncé herself commented on this issue when accepting her Grammy Award for Best Country Album, stating that genres often act as a barrier to prevent artists from expressing themselves freely. She encouraged others to stay persistent, regardless of genre limitations, to break through in the music industry.
The ACM Awards 2025 nominations are set to bring performances from some of the most prominent country stars, including Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson, with Reba McEntire hosting the event.
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