Billy Ray Cyrus defends Beyonce amid CMA Awards snub

November 21, 2024 Vaseline blog 0

Billy Ray Cyrus defends Beyonce amid CMA Awards snub

The country music star defended Beyoncé on social media after her “Cowboy Carter” album was not recognized.

Ahead of the 2024 CMA Awards, Billy Ray Cyrus is weighing in on Beyoncé’s snub at the country music awards show.

In an Instagram post Wednesday congratulating the nominated artists, the country music star defended Beyoncé, who did not garner any CMA nods for her Grammy-nominated “Cowboy Carter” album.

The CMAs are considered one of the most prestigious awards in the country music industry, and fans suspected this year the megastar would be the first Black woman to be nominated and win album of the year for her groundbreaking and culture-shifting project.

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“I’m so happy and proud to see country music opening their doors and format to be inclusive to all people, all styles,” his post read.

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He went on to say: “I was surprised to see @beyonce wasn’t nominated??? Her album was brilliant… her single ruled. But she knows that. She doesn’t need a trophy from the CMA… or permission…. or approval from any of their judges. ‘When ya knock em out…. Ya don’t need no judge.’ – Muhammad Ali.'”

The 58th annual CMA Awards air tonight at 8 pm ET on ABC.

Contributing: Cache McClay, USA TODAY Network