This year's Grammy nominations showcase several pop artists in country categories. Will country purists finally accept them?

Queen Bey is now the most nominated artist in the history of the Grammys. Beyoncé Nominated In All of Grammys’ Country Music Categories After Previously Being Shut Out of CMAs

Beyoncé posted a touching congratulations to country pioneer Linda Martell, who earned her first Grammy nomination for her cameo on "Cowboy Carter."

The 2025 Grammy nominations are here. See the list of nominations, from Beyoncé and Billie Eilish to Charli XCX and Kendrick Lamar.

She earned 11 nods for ‘Cowboy Carter,’ while Charli xcx, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone all received seven each.

NEW YORK (AP) — Welcome to Beyoncé country. When it comes to the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, “Cowboy Carter” rules the nation. She leads the nods with 11, bringing her career total to 99 nominations. That makes her the most nominated artist in Grammy history.

The Grammy Nominations result in streaming gains for recognized works by Beyoncé, The Beatles, Andre 3000 and more nominated artists.

The 2025 Grammy nominations were announced on Friday, with women dominating several top categories. Beyoncé leads this year’s nominations with 11 and becomes the most-nominated artist in Grammy history.

Fashion and lifestyle magazine Marie Claire dropped the photo below of mega pop star Beyoncé in a dark suit and a matching Stetson hat after the Grammy Awards announced that the singer secured 11 nominations this year — the most of any artist — for the music on her debut country music album,