Beyoncé was almost frozen in place with shock written on her face when she was announced the winner of best country album at the 2025 Grammy Awards. It wasn't until her daughter Blue Ivy, 13, nudged her to stand up and accept her award that she sprung into action.

"I'd like to thank all the incredible country artists that accepted this album," Beyoncé said. Swift won the award herself in 2010.

Beyoncé also picked up the best country duo/group performance award for “II Most Wanted,” in tandem with Miley Cyrus. The award was given out during the Grammys’ pre-telecast Premiere Ceremony, in which the vast majority of the night’s honors are handed out prior to the performance-heavy prime-time telecast.