Tag: Beyonce

The Grammys Showcased the Clash Between Culture and Politics

The Grammys Showcased the Clash Between Culture and Politics

Trad wives and modest fashion may be on the rise in the overall cultural zeitgeist, but Sunday’s Grammy Awards showed that the music industry is still strongly supporting progressive ideologies—even as the global political trend shifts toward far-right movements. The 2025 Grammys highlighted the many-faceted talents of women, LGBTQ+, and people of color through over-the-top […]

Top 2025 Grammy Winner Predictions

Top 2025 Grammy Winner Predictions

The big categories for the 2025 Grammy Awards consist of Album, Record, Song, Producer and non-classical songwriter of the Year. There are lots of significant people running for these awards this year, so choosing a winner will be a difficult choice.  Nominees include big names such as Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, and […]

Beyonce Responds to CMA Snub

Beyonce Responds to CMA Snub

Despite receiving the most nominations for the 2025 Grammys—a majority in the country music category—Beyonce received zero for the Country Music Awards. Now, sources have confirmed she will not be attending in response to the snub. Beyonce had four songs among the top five entries on the Hot Country Songs Chart, and Cowboy Carter spent […]

The Biggest Grammy Nominee Surprises for 2025

The Biggest Grammy Nominee Surprises for 2025

One of the biggest surprises of the 2025 Grammy nominations is the number of women in the pop category. Female artists exclusively made up the Best Solo Performance and Best Vocal Album nominees this year. The stunning lineup of women includes Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Charlie XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter.  […]

Beyonce’s Country album snubbed at CMAs

Beyonce’s Country album snubbed at CMAs

Yesterday the Country Music Association announced all of the nominees for this year’s 58th award show. Among those names were Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson. Yet one pretty popular name did not make the list, Beyoncé. In March, Beyonce released an all-country album for the first time.  The record […]

Beyoncé’s “Jolene” cover makes Dolly P proud (Op-Ed)

Beyoncé’s “Jolene” cover makes Dolly P proud (Op-Ed)

Beyoncé’s recent dive into the country music genre has been nothing short of a surprise, as she has established herself as a pop and R&B icon for the majority of her music career.  With several tracks for album “Cowboy Carter” making waves online and on social media platforms, her latest track, a fun twist on […]

Is Beyonce’s launch into Country Music creating a new era for the genre? (OP-ED)

Is Beyonce’s launch into Country Music creating a new era for the genre? (OP-ED)

Country music has had a peculiar history within the United States. Despite being one of the most popular music sub-genres in the U.S., a palpable divide has kept a significant portion of the populace from taking part. Now, with Beyonce officially entering the country sphere with her latest album, Country Carter, could this be the […]

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