Beyoncé Wins Album of the Year at 2025 Grammy Awards: “It’s Been Many, Many Years”
Beyoncé received a heartfelt and long-awaited recognition at the 2025 Grammy Awards, winning Album of the Year for her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter. After missing out on the prestigious prize four times in the past, the superstar was presented with the coveted award by two members of the Los Angeles Fire Department at the end of the star-studded ceremony.
This victory made Beyoncé the first Black woman to win the prestigious award this century.
In an emotional moment, Beyoncé shared the stage with her daughter Blue Ivy Carter and husband Jay-Z, thanking first responders for their heroic efforts in combating wildfires that had affected the state. “I’d like to thank and acknowledge and praise all of the firefighters for keeping us safe,” she expressed.
Beyoncé continued, speaking candidly about the significance of her win: “It’s been many, many years,” she said, adding that she felt “very full and very honoured.” She also took the opportunity to thank her team and dedicated the Grammy to Linda Martell, a trailblazing Black female artist in country music and the first to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Martell is featured on two tracks of Cowboy Carter, including “Spaghettii.”
“I just want to thank the Grammys, every songwriter, every collaborator, every producer for all of the hard work. I want to dedicate this to Ms. Martell. I hope we keep pushing forward opening doors. God bless y’all, thank you so much,” Beyoncé shared in her moving speech.
Afterward, her husband Jay-Z was seen toasting with Taylor Swift, while host Trevor Noah remarked, “We’ve finally seen it happen, everyone.”
Beyoncé also won Best Country Album at the ceremony, defeating major contenders like Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, and Post Malone. The win left Beyoncé visibly stunned, as she thanked the “incredible country artists” who voted for her.
This victory comes after fan backlash when Cowboy Carter received no nominations at the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, further emphasizing the significance of her Grammy win.
