Beyoncé made a striking entrance at the 2025 Grammy Awards, skipping the red carpet but arriving just in time to accept her first Grammy of the night. The superstar was seen entering Los Angeles’s Crypto.com Arena at the tail end of Chappell Roan’s performance, moments before being announced as the winner of Best Country Album for her groundbreaking eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter.
For her entrance, Beyoncé wore a glittering gold bodycon gown that featured intricate white Western-style embroidery. She completed her ensemble with sequined opera gloves and gold Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, embodying both elegance and boldness as she stepped into the spotlight.
The night was already a historic one for Beyoncé, as she led the pack with 11 Grammy nominations, including her first-ever recognition in country music categories. Cowboy Carter is vying for some of the evening’s top honors, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year, marking a milestone in the singer’s career. Will this be the year Beyoncé takes home the coveted Album of the Year Grammy? Time will tell.
Reflecting on the genre-blending impact of Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé shared her pride on Instagram, stating, “I feel honored to be the first Black woman with the number one single on the Hot Country Songs chart. That would not have happened without the outpouring of support from each and every one of you.”
She went on to explain the journey behind the album, revealing, “This album has been over five years in the making… It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed… and it was very clear that I wasn’t. But because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive.”
Her powerful reflection highlighted how music can unify people globally, while also amplifying the voices of those who have dedicated their lives to preserving musical history.