Beyoncé’s Country Music Win At Amas 2025 Sparks Heated Debate Among Fans

At the 2025 American Music Awards, Beyoncé surprised fans by winning Favourite Female Country Artist and Favourite Country Album for Cowboy Carter, marking her first recognition in the country category.

Her win sparked backlash, especially since Lainey Wilson delivered a standout performance of “Somewhere Over Laredo” and was widely seen as the deserving winner.

Many fans expressed disappointment online, questioning Beyoncé’s placement in the country genre and insisting Wilson was “robbed.”

While some praised Beyoncé, others felt the award overlooked traditional country roots, fueling ongoing debates about genre boundaries in modern music.