For context, Beyoncé’s album Cowboy Carter — which was released in March 2024 after five years in the works — was inspired by her not feeling "welcomed" into the country music space. Years before Cowboy Carter dropped,

Parton's charity comes as the country music community is rallying to fund recovery efforts after Helene caused devastating flooding throughout Appalachia. State of

Country Music singer Luke Bryan weighed on Beyoncé being overlooked at the Country Music Awards, with her album “Cowboy Carter” failing to secure any nominations at the prestigious event. “Cowboy Carter” made history as the first album by a Black woman to reach No.

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' was shut out of the CMAs despite being one of the most critically acclaimed albums this year.