Beyoncé celebrated a monumental night at the 2025 Grammy Awards, securing her position as the most-decorated artist in the ceremony's history. She now boasts an impressive 35 Grammy wins and 99 nominations. Among her accolades this year, Beyoncé captured the Best Country Album award for her 2024 album "Cowboy Carter," marking a surprising victory in a category she had never conquered before. This year also saw Beyoncé finally clinch the elusive Album of the Year award, a recognition she had long been nominated for but never won.
In a noteworthy collaborative achievement, Beyoncé shared the spotlight with Miley Cyrus, winning the Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their chart-topping hit "II Most Wanted." The awards night was filled with surprises and emotions, especially for Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, who watched proudly from the audience. Her daughter’s accomplishments were not only a source of pride but also delivered unexpected joy.
Beyoncé appeared visibly surprised upon hearing her name announced for the Best Country Album award. Her mother, Tina Knowles, humorously mirrored her daughter's disbelief by exclaiming, "Oh, it’s real! I couldn’t believe it." Tina shared that she had always hoped for such recognition in the past but was genuinely taken aback by this particular win.
The day of the awards was a family affair, as Tina Knowles assisted Beyoncé at her home in preparation for the event. Beyoncé's daughter, Blue Ivy, was present as well, playing an active role in helping her mom get ready. Tina affectionately referred to Blue Ivy as "the manager," describing her as "a bossy little Capricorn like her grandma."
“It was funny because then they show Blue… and Beyoncé is sitting like this and Blue is saying ‘get up,’” – Tina Knowles
Despite "Cowboy Carter" receiving no nominations at the CMA Awards, its triumph at the Grammys added to the night's unexpected outcomes. Beyoncé's success in the country genre was a testament to her versatile artistry and ability to transcend musical boundaries.
Tina Knowles expressed her delight at witnessing her daughter's momentous achievements. She shared a touching moment from the audience where she sat with her grandchildren, Rumi and Sir.
“I was sitting there with my granddaughter Rumi and my grandson Sir and for a second, we were just sitting there and then when she did this,” – Tina Knowles
