Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to top Billboard's country chart, faces competition and potential bias in Grammy nominations.

In 2024, crossover artists Beyoncé, Shaboozey, and Post Malone released successful country albums, with Beyoncé becoming the first Black woman to top Billboard's country albums chart. All three are submitted for major Grammy country categories, but face competition from established artists. While Grammy voters may be more receptive than the CMA, concerns about racial bias and industry connections could affect their chances for nominations.

October 31, 2024
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