Mathew Knowles, Beyoncé’s father, is upset that his daughter was not included in the Country Music Awards (CMA) nominations.
On March 29, Beyoncé released her highly anticipated country album, ‘Cowboy Carter Act II’.
In April, the project debuted at number one on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.
Beyoncé was not among the nominees for the Country Music Association’s 58th annual awards.
Mathew expressed disappointment in a discussion with TMZ, claiming the votes were centered on race rather than performance.
“There are more white people in America and unfortunately they do not vote based on ability and achievements, it is still sometimes a white and black thing,” he said.
Meanwhile, Shaboozey, who appears on Beyoncé’s country album, received nominations for ‘Best New Artiste’ and ‘Single of the Year’ for his 2024 single ‘A Bar Song’.
Beyoncé has not addressed the exclusion.
In February, Beyoncé’s husband, Jay Z, criticized the Grammy Awards for “never giving” his wife the ‘Album of the Year’ title, despite her record of 32 wins.
He chastised the Grammys for what he saw as snubs and inconsistency in recognizing black artists.
Beyoncé rose to prominence in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the R&B group Destiny’s Child before embarking on a massive solo career.
She has received recognition for her innovative artwork and vocal prowess. Her accomplishment has made her a cultural icon, earning her several international accolades.