67th GRAMMY Awards: Recap, Winners, and Highlights

The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards took place on Sunday, Feb. 2, recognizing the best in music across genres. This year’s country categories saw groundbreaking wins, standout performances, and unexpected results. If you didn’t tune in, here’s a recap of the night’s biggest moments.

Country Category Winners

The GRAMMYs recognize country music across four designated categories, honoring outstanding performances, songwriting, and albums. This year, Chris Stapleton took home Best Country Solo Performance for It Takes A Woman, earning his 11th career GRAMMY Award. Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus claimed Best Country Duo/Group Performance for II MOST WANTED, showcasing their powerful collaboration. Kacey Musgraves won the Grammy for Best Country Song with The Architect, a testament to her exceptional songwriting talent. Finally, the most prestigious country award of the night, Best Country Album, went to Beyoncé for Cowboy Carter.

2025 GRAMMY Results Country Edition

Best country solo performance

• Winner: Chris Stapleton - It Takes A Woman

• Beyoncé - 16 Carriages

• Jelly Roll - I Am Not Okay

• Kacey Musgraves - The Architect

• Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy)

Best Country Duo/Group Performance

• Winner: Beyoncé ft Miley Cyrus - II Most Wanted

• Kelsea Ballerini With Noah Kahan - Cowboys Cry Too

• Brothers Osborne - Break Mine

• Dan + Shay - Bigger Houses

• Post Malone ft Morgan Wallen - I Had Some Help

Best Country Song

• Winner: Kacey Musgraves - The Architect

• Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy)

• Jelly Roll - I Am Not Okay

• Post Malone ft Morgan Wallen - I Had Some Help

• Beyoncé - Texas Hold 'Em

Best country album

• Winner: Beyoncé - Cowboy Carter

• Post Malone - F-1 Trillion

• Kacey Musgraves - Deeper Well

• Chris Stapleton - Higher

• Lainey Wilson - Whirlwind

Beyoncé’s Historic GRAMMY Win

Beyoncé, the cultural icon she is, had the biggest night among fellow country nominees. As the most-awarded GRAMMY artist in history, she entered the awards show with 11 nominations. 

Beyoncé radiated pure gratitude and shock when she accepted the award for Best Country Album, presented by Taylor Swift, who won the category 15 years ago. Her win marked a historic moment, as she became the first Black woman in 50 years to win a country GRAMMY.

“Wow, I want to thank God that I'm able to still do what I love after so many years," she said in her acceptance speech. 

After taking a moment to fully absorb the achievement, Beyoncé expressed her gratitude to the incredible artists who embraced the album and everyone who helped bring it to life. She also reflected on the groundbreaking significance of the moment for the country genre, acknowledging how remarkable it was.

“Oh, my God, I'd like to thank all of the incredible country artists that accepted this, this album we worked so hard on it. I think sometimes genre is a Cold War to keep us in a place as artists. And I just want to encourage people to do this," she said, adding, "Stay persistent."

She continued, “Wow, I like to thank my beautiful family, all of the artists that were collaborators. Thank. This wouldn't have been this album without you. Like to thank God again and my fans. And I still am in shock, thank you so much for this honor."

Beyoncé’s Win Sparks Debate Among Country Fans

For some, Beyoncé’s victory was long-awaited, while for others, it seemed to be yet another “rigged Hollywood” awards show. Several country fans were not impressed or pleased with the choice of Cowboy Carter for Album of the Year, believing that the two arguably most popular country music stars, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson, were snubbed.

Performances and Red Carpet Moments

Lainey Wilson, a nominee, walked the red carpet and performed at the GRAMMYs. She sported a black blazer and flowy black slack pants, completing the look with a black cowboy hat and a bold turquoise necklace as a statement. Following an outfit change, Wilson took to the stage to perform a tribute to Quincy Jones.

Shaboozey, also a nominee, took the GRAMMY stage to perform his mega hit A Bar Song. Morgan Wallen was not in attendance, perhaps aware of the outcome yet again.

Final Thoughts

The 2025 GRAMMY Awards proved that country music is more than just a genre. It’s a celebration of artistry, collaboration, and innovation. From Chris Stapleton’s well-deserved win to Beyoncé’s historic achievements, the night highlighted the diverse talent shaping country music today. With each passing year, the genre’s boundaries continue to grow, ensuring a bright and evolving future for the industry.

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