Beyoncé Makes History at the 2025 Grammys: The First Black Woman to Win Best Country Album
In a groundbreaking moment at the 2025 Grammys, Beyoncé made history by winning album of the year and becoming the first Black woman to win best country album for "Cowboy Carter." The Recording Academy's recent changes have made her achievement even more significant, as she may be the final recipient of the award.
The Recording Academy announced in June that the Grammy's country album category would be divided into two separate awards. The new traditional country album award recognizes the genre's roots, while the existing category has been renamed contemporary country album to reflect the evolving sound of country music.