Kacey Musgraves Releases Statement On Viral Reaction To Beyoncé Winning Grammy For Best Country Album
Kacey Musgraves is setting the record straight after her reaction to Beyoncé’s GRAMMY win for Best Country Album sparked online buzz.
After Music’s Biggest Night, some fans speculated that Musgraves looked “pissed” when Cowboy Carter was announced as the winner, with media outlets reporting that she appeared upset following Taylor Swift’s presentation of the award.
Now, Musgraves’ rep is addressing the rumors, denying any claims about her reaction at the GRAMMYs.
“It’s a sensationalistic false narrative meant to pit two talented female artists against each other,” the representative told E! News on February 3. “There was simply no scowl or expression made.”
Musgraves was also nominated in the Best Country Album category. Her record Deeper Well was up for the trophy along with Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion, Chris Stapleton’s Higher and Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind.
Musgraves didn’t walk away empty handed, however. Earlier in the evening, during the GRAMMYs Premiere Ceremony, the Texas native took home the GRAMMY for Best Country Song for “The Architect.”
“I did not expect that,” she admitted when taking the stage.
“There’s much darkness in this world right now, and it just feels so good to be able to fight some of that darkness through song,” she later added. “It’s such an honor. Thank you.”
Beyoncé became the first black woman in history to win a GRAMMY for Best Country Album on Sunday.
“Wow, I really was not expecting this,” the “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” singer shared from the GRAMMYs stage.
“I think sometimes ‘genre’ is a code word to keep us in our place as artists,” she added. “And I just want to encourage people to do what they’re passionate about, and to stay persistent.”
Later in the evening, Beyoncé also won her very first Album of the Year Award when Cowboy Carter took home the night’s top honor.
“I just feel very full and very honored,” Beyoncé said during her acceptance speech, with her her daughter Blue Ivy Carter, by her side. “It is has been many, many years, and I just want to thank the Grammys, every songwriter, every collaborator, every producer, all of the hard work.”
She also dedicated her win to Linda Martell, an 83-year-old trailblazing singer, who made history in 1969 as the first Black female artist to perform solo at the Grand Ole Opry.
“I want to dedicate this to Miss Martell, and I hope we keep pushing forward and opening doors,” she said.
Beyoncé will soon go on tour in support of the album, with stops planned in cities like Chicago, Atlanta, and more.