Fans criticize Kacey Musgraves for her seemingly unimpressed reaction after Beyoncé’s unexpected win for Best Country Album at the awards show.
Beyoncé wins best country album at the Grammys
Beyoncé shocked the music world by winning Best Country Album at the 2024 Grammys. Taylor Swift announced her as the winner for Cowboy Carter.
She beat out Kacey Musgraves’ Deeper Well, Chris Stapleton’s Higher, Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind, and Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion.
Beyoncé, 43, looked stunned as she accepted the award, thanking her family, collaborators, and the country community.
Fans call out Kacey Musgraves’ reaction
As the camera panned to Musgraves, viewers noticed her reserved smile and clapping. This led to speculation online.
One fan wrote, “Is Kacey Musgraves mad that Beyoncé won? She sure looks it.”
Others echoed similar sentiments, calling her expression “lukewarm.”
Some social media users even claimed she looked “pissed” and “salty.”
One person demanded, “Kacey Musgraves… FIX your FACE.”
Backlash over Beyoncé’s win
While some fans focused on Musgraves’ reaction, others criticized Beyoncé’s victory. Many argued she did not deserve the award.
One user wrote, “That is not country. It’s a slap in the face to Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, and Kacey Musgraves.”
Beyoncé was previously snubbed by the Country Music Association Awards. Her surprise win at the Grammys reignited debates about genre boundaries.
Beyoncé addresses the controversy in her speech
Accepting the award, Beyoncé expressed gratitude and surprise. She said, “I really was not expecting this.”
She acknowledged country artists who embraced the album. She also spoke about genre restrictions, saying, “Sometimes, genre is a cold word to keep us in our place as artists.”
Beyoncé’s historic Grammy night
Earlier, Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus won Best Country Duo/Group Performance for II Most Wanted.
Beyoncé remains the most successful artist in Grammy history. She led the nominations with 11 nods.
Behind her, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone each earned seven nominations.
The grammys raise funds for fire relief
Hosted by Trevor Noah for the fifth consecutive year, the Grammys supported fire relief efforts in Los Angeles.
Wildfires began on January 7 in Pacific Palisades, causing significant devastation.
Kacey Musgraves dazzled in a gold fringed maxi skirt from Ralph Lauren. She paired it with a classic white tank top.
Meanwhile, Beyoncé skipped the red carpet and appeared inside the venue later that evening.
Beyoncé’s Grammy win sparked mixed reactions. While some celebrated, others debated her place in country music.
Musgraves’ expression fueled further speculation, adding another layer of controversy to an unforgettable night.