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Following years of nominations and close calls, Beyoncé has finally earned the prestigious Album of the Year Grammy for her innovative country album, Cowboy Carter.
This landmark victory makes her the first Black female artist in the 21st century to earn the award as a solo performer, signifying a pivotal moment in her iconic career.
She likewise dedicated the accolade to Linda Martell, the pioneering Black female country artist, who worked on the album.
During her acceptance speech, Beyoncé expressed her gratitude and emotions, saying, “It’s been many, many years. I just want to thank the Grammys, every songwriter, every collaborator, every producer, all of the hard work.”
With this win, Beyoncé further solidifies her status as the most decorated artist in Grammy history, now possessing 35 Grammys.
Her victory was notably important since her husband, Jay-Z, had earlier criticized the Recording Academy for consistently ignoring her in the Album of the Year category.
He was observed rejoicing in her much-anticipated triumph.
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