Beyoncé’s Win in Country Category at 2025 AMAs Sparks Backlash After Lainey Wilson’s Breathtaking Performance
The 2025 American Music Awards delivered surprises, as they often do — but none stirred as much conversation as Beyoncé’s win in the country category, a genre traditionally known for staying within familiar boundaries.
In a historic moment, Beyoncé was named Favorite Female Country Artist, a first-time honor in the category for the 11-time AMA winner. She also took home Favorite Country Album for her genre-blending project Cowboy Carter, beating out heavy hitters like Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Post Malone, and Shaboozey.
