Beyoncé Snubbed at 2025 ACM Awards Despite Grammy Wins

Ella Langley tops the nominations for the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards with eight nods, including female artist of the year and female new artist. In a notable absence, Beyoncé's acclaimed album 'Cowboy Carter,' which won multiple Grammys, received no nominations, marking a continuation of her snubbing at country music awards despite her Grammy recognition. This exclusion has sparked discussions about genre boundaries and the criteria for acceptance within the country music community. ACM CEO Damon Whiteside expressed appreciation for Beyoncé's contributions to the genre and mentioned an open invitation for her to perform at the awards. Other top nominees include Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and Morgan Wallen, each with seven nominations, while Chris Stapleton follows with six. The awards ceremony is set for May 8 in Frisco, Texas, hosted by Reba McEntire.