Seated beside her husband Jay-Z and their daughter Blue Ivy, Beyoncé’s astonishment was palpable as her name was called out as the winner. Her jaw dropped in disbelief at the announcement. “Wow, I want to express my gratitude to God,” Beyoncé began, following Taylor Swift handing her the prestigious Grammy award. “I am truly thankful to God for allowing me to continue pursuing my passion after all these years.”
Accepting the award for Best Country Album for “Cowboy Carter” from Taylor Swift at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, Beyoncé proceeded to acknowledge the talented country artists who had collaborated on the album. “We put our hearts and souls into this project,” she shared. “I want to inspire others to follow their dreams and remain dedicated to their craft.”
Expressing another “Wow,” the singer went on to thank her beloved family, the artists who contributed to the album, and offered her gratitude once again to God for the unexpected recognition. “I am holding this award in my hands and I am still in disbelief. Thank you all so much for this incredible honor.”
Prior to the awards show, Beyoncé led the pack with an impressive 11 nominations. During the pre-ceremony, she and Miley Cyrus claimed the Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “II Most Wanted.”
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