The highly anticipated event took place on Sunday, February 2nd, bringing together musicians and fans from all over. However, this year’s ceremony was met with controversy, particularly surrounding the award for Best Country Album. Unlike fan-voted award shows, the Grammys are decided by the Recording Academy, which consists of 13,000 industry professionals.

The nominees for Best Country Album included Lainey Wilson, Post Malone, Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves, and Chris Stapleton. The moment that sparked debate came when Beyoncé was announced as the winner for her album Cowboy Carter. While some celebrated the win, others criticized the decision, arguing that Beyoncé is not a traditional country artist and that the award should have gone to someone who has been dedicated to the genre throughout their career. Others simply felt that the album itself wasn’t deserving of the honor.

With passionate opinions on both sides, the discussion continues: Did Beyoncé deserve the Grammy for Best Country Album?