The country category of the AMAs has traditionally favored prominent artists; however, this year’s standout winner was an artist who transcends genre boundaries.
At the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs), Beyoncé surprisingly took home the award for Favourite Female Country Artist in the country category. Many fans believed that Lainey Wilson was more deserving of the accolade after she performed her new song live during the event, which led to some debate.
This marks the first time the 11-time AMA winner has been acknowledged in the country music category, as the “Texas Hold ‘Em” diva secured two awards at the 2025 AMAs: Favourite Female Country Artist and Favourite Country Album.
Her album “Cowboy Carter” triumphed over Jelly Roll’s “BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN,” Megan Moroney’s “AM I OKAY?,” Post Malone’s “F-1 Trillion,” and Shaboozey’s “Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going.”
Beyoncé encountered rivalry from Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson in the Favourite Female Country Artist category.
Numerous individuals believed that Wilson was the rightful winner after witnessing her live performance of her new single, “Somewhere Over Laredo.” They took to social media to express their shock, sadness, and dissatisfaction.
“How can Beyoncé win after this performance?” one individual questioned. Another fan was unreserved, stating, “She was robbed; Beyoncé isn’t country,[sic]” while a third person remarked, “I hope Beyoncé was taking notes on what real female country is supposed to be. Gorgeous performance.”
The criticism continued to pour in. “How Beyoncé over this?” [sic], one individual pondered. Another fan contributed with a blend of admiration and bewilderment, saying, “How did Beyoncé win after such a stunning performance? She is the queen of country![sic]”
Others commended Wilson, stating, “Outstanding performance. You ought to have received the award for best female country artist.” Some were even more forthright, declaring Wilson as, “The true female country artist of the year.” Additionally, one fan encapsulated the prevailing sentiment by saying, “Lainey should have been awarded female country artist.”
These reactions underscore an ongoing conversation within the industry regarding genre classification and limitations, especially as artists like
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