Beyoncé Fans Accuse Lainey Wilson of Copying Her Christmas Halftime Performance
Lainey Wilson faced heat from Beyoncé fans accusing her of copying the pop star's Christmas halftime show look, but true country fans know better.
Beyoncé Is Now a Billionaire According to New Forbes Report
Beyoncé just became a billionaire according to Forbes, but country fans know Cowboy Carter didn't build that fortune. Her billion-dollar empire was made in pop, not Nashville.
Beyoncé’s Mom Slams Country Music’s Gatekeeping in New Peacock Documentary
Tina Knowles calls out country music for "gatekeeping," but fans say Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter missed the mark by skipping the roots and rewriting the story.
Natalie Maines Refused to Return to the CMAs After the Blowback From Beyoncé’s 2016 Performance
Natalie Maines vowed never to return to the CMA Awards after the 2016 backlash over her performance with Beyoncé, but for many country fans, the pop duet never belonged on that stage in the first place.
When Alan Jackson Walked Out on Beyoncé at the CMAs and Took a Stand for Real Country
Alan Jackson walked out during Beyoncé's CMA performance in 2016 and sent a clear message that real country music still deserves its place on country's biggest night.
2025 CMA Awards Nominees Announced and Beyoncé’s Name Is Nowhere to Be Found
The 2025 CMA Awards nominations shut out Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, keeping the spotlight on country stars like Lainey Wilson, Zach Top, and Ella Langley.
Texas Honky-Tonker Charley Crockett Takes Aim at Nashville’s System While Ripping Bro Country and Industry Hypocrisy
Charley Crockett slams Nashville's system and bro country, blasting industry hypocrisy while defending Beyoncé's country crossover and demanding authenticity.
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Now Holds the Record for the Highest-Grossing “Country” Tour of All Time
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour topped $407 million, making it the highest-grossing country tour ever, but let's not pretend it was ever truly a country tour.
Beyoncé’s Unreleased Music Stolen From Car in Atlanta Along With Cowboy Carter Tour Plans and Setlists
Beyoncé's crew got her unreleased Cowboy Carter music and setlists stolen from a car in Atlanta while she tries to prove she's country.
Viral Country Star Gavin Adcock Slams Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Says ‘That S— Ain’t Country Music’
Gavin Adcock calls out Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter for not being country while proving he's no savior for real country music either.
Beyoncé Under Fire for Wearing Shirt That Calls Native Americans “Enemies of Peace”
Beyoncé faces backlash for wearing a Buffalo Soldiers shirt, calling Native Americans "enemies of peace," sparking outrage over erasing the violent truths behind that history.
Thompson Square Roasts Pop Collabs Says Country’s Cool Enough Without Beyoncé or Any of That Pop
Thompson Square says country doesn't need pop stars like Beyoncé chasing awards, calling out industry trends and defending the grit that built the genre.
Megyn Kelly Slams Beyoncé for Using Her in Tour Footage and Playing the Victim Yet Again
Beyoncé uses Megyn Kelly footage on her Cowboy Carter Tour, but Kelly fires back, calling out the pop star for playing the victim in a genre she never earned.
Beyoncé Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction Mid-Show on Cowboy Carter Tour
Beyoncé's chaps fell mid-performance on the Cowboy Carter Tour in London, and it felt like the perfect symbol for a country act that still doesn't quite fit.
Bluegrass Artist Says Beyoncé winning “Favorite Female Country Artist” is like Katy Perry winning “Favorite Astronaut”
Bluegrass artist Adam Lee Marcus nailed the sentiment of country fans everywhere after Beyoncé's AMA win with one sharp line that's too real to ignore.
Beyoncé Wins Favorite Female Country Artist and Country Album at the 2025 AMAs and Country Just Took a Loss
Beyoncé swept two major country categories at the AMAs without showing up. No performance. No speech. And somehow, no one in Nashville said a word.
Beyoncé Got Two Country Nods at the 2025 AMAs While Real Country Artists Got Nothing
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter scored country nominations at the 2025 AMAs, while real country artists were ignored. This ain't country justice. It's clout chasing.
There Are No Beyoncé Nods at the 2025 ACM Awards and That’s No Mistake
Beyoncé's exclusion from the 2025 ACM Awards wasn't an oversight. The industry made a clear choice about who really belongs in country music.
Beyoncé Caves and Changes Cowboy Carter Visual After Cease and Desist
Beyoncé was forced to pull a key visual from her Cowboy Carter tour after a cease and desist from Sphere Entertainment. Even pop royalty has to play by the rules.
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour Just Got Slapped With a Cease and Desist
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour visuals just triggered a cease and desist from The Sphere after she featured their venue without permission, and it's about to get messy.
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour Tickets Are Now So Cheap They Cost Less Than a McDonald’s Meal
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour is getting roasted as resale tickets drop below $20—cheaper than a McDonald's meal.
The 2025 AMAs Nominated Beyoncé for Country and Snubbed Cody Johnson and Miranda Lambert
Beyoncé scored two AMA country nominations for an album she says isn't country, while Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, and Zach Top were snubbed entirely.
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour Is Struggling to Sell Out on Opening Night
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour struggles to fill seats, and country fans aren't surprised. Her genre crossover isn't selling out stadiums — or winning over the roots crowd.
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour Reportedly Struggling to Sell Tickets in Multiple Cities
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour is falling flat as fans call out sky-high prices and question the pop star's attempt to sell country music to a crowd that's not buying.
ACM CEO Says Beyoncé’s Not Nominated but Welcome to Perform Anytime
ACM CEO Damon Whiteside says Beyoncé is "welcome anytime," but her Grammy-winning Cowboy Carter was still excluded from the 2025 nominations.
POLL: Do You Want to See Beyoncé on the ACM Stage This Year?
An ongoing poll is stirring debate over whether Beyoncé should perform at the ACM Awards, reigniting country fans' fight to protect the genre from pop infiltration.
2025 ACM Awards Just Dropped the Nominees and Beyoncé’s Nowhere to Be Found
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter won country Grammys but was shut out of the 2025 CMA Awards. The genre didn't snub her—it stood its ground.
Beyoncé’s Mom Was Shocked by Her Country Grammy Win: “I Couldn’t Believe It”
Beyoncé's mom, Tina Knowles, was stunned by her Grammy win for Best Country Album for Cowboy Carter—just like those who know real country music.
Martina McBride Never Called Beyoncé a “Clown in a Cowboy Hat”
A viral claim that Martina McBride called Beyoncé a "clown in a cowboy hat" after her Grammy win is entirely false.
No, Chris Stapleton Did Not Object to Beyoncé’s Grammy Win
False claims spread that Chris Stapleton objected to Beyoncé’s Grammy win for Best Country Album. The truth behind the hoax and why Cowboy Carter sparked controversy.