"I'd like to thank all the incredible country artists that accepted this album," Beyoncé said. Swift won the award herself in 2010.

Beyoncé also picked up the best country duo/group performance award for “II Most Wanted,” in tandem with Miley Cyrus. The award was given out during the Grammys’ pre-telecast Premiere Ceremony, in which the vast majority of the night’s honors are handed out prior to the performance-heavy prime-time telecast.

Beyoncé, the most decorated Grammy artist in history, has won the 2025 award for Best Country Album for her 2024 smash record, "Cowboy Carter." Fellow nominee Taylor Swift presented her with the award.