Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Wins Album Of The Year Grammy Award
Beyoncé took home the coveted award for the first time for her sixth nomination in the category.
By Andy Kahn Feb 3, 2025 • 7:37 am PST

Beyoncé’s album Cowboy Carter won the Grammy Award for Album Of The Year at last night’s 67th Grammy Awards. The win was Beyoncé’s first in the prestigious category for which she has been nominated six times.
Others nominated for Album Of The Year last night included André 3000, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Jacob Collier, Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift. Beyoncé also won the Grammy Award last night for Best Country Album, making her the first Black woman to win that category. The Cowboy Carter collaboration with Miley Cyrus, “II Most Wanted” also earned the Best Country Duo/Group Performance Grammy Award.
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During her Album Of The Year acceptance speech, Beyoncé dedicated the Grammy to Linda Martell who contributed to Cowboy Carter. Martell is a country music pioneer, having been the first Black woman to perform at the Grand Ole Opry.
“I want to dedicate this to Mrs. Martell,” Beyoncé said. “And I hope we just keep pushing forward, opening doors. God bless y’all.”
Beyoncé followed her Grammy-winning night by detailing her Cowboy Carter Tour which will take place in the United States and Europe later this year.
Watch Beyoncé’s Album Of The Year Grammy Award acceptance speech below:
Notable Grammy Award winners last night included Kendrick Lamar earning Song Of The Year and Record Of The Year nods for “Not Like Us.” Chappell Roan won Best New Artist.
Sierra Ferrell won Best American Roots Performance, Best Americana Performance, Best American Roots Song and Best Americana Album. St. Vincent took home wins for Best Alternative Music Album, Best Rock Song and Best Alternative Music Performance. Billy Strings won Best Bluegrass Album, The Beatles won Best Rock Performance and The Rolling Stones landed Best Rock Album.
Click here for the full list of Grammy Award winners.
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