Billy Ray Cyrus and Beyoncé: A Look at Their Relationship with the CMA Awards

Billy Ray Cyrus Reflects on Past CMA Awards

Billy Ray Cyrus, known for his hit song “Achy Breaky Heart,” recently took to Instagram to reminisce about his experiences at the CMA Awards. The awards ceremony took place at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on the same day as his post. Cyrus shared two photos, one from 1992 when he accepted the award for Single of the Year and another from 2019 with Lil Nas X. In his post, he expressed his happiness and pride in seeing country music become more inclusive to all styles and people. He also mentioned winning the Event of the Year award in 2019 with Lil Nas X, although it was not aired during the show.

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Album and Lack of CMA Nominations

Cyrus also highlighted the absence of nominations for Beyoncé, whose album “Cowboy Carter” featured his daughter Miley Cyrus on the track “II Most Wanted.” The album topped the Billboard 200 and the Top Country Albums chart, with the lead single “Texas Hold ‘Em” making Beyoncé the first Black woman to reach No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs ranking, holding the position for 10 weeks.

“I was surprised to see @beyonce wasn’t nominated??? Her album was brilliant… her single ruled,” Cyrus wrote. “But she knows that. She doesn’t need a trophy from the CMA… or permission …. or approval from any of their judges. ‘When ya knock em out…. Ya don’t need no judge’. – Muhammad Ali.”

Beyoncé’s Controversial CMA Performance

Beyoncé stirred controversy at the CMAs in 2016 when she performed her country-leaning song “Daddy Lessons” alongside The Chicks. The pre-show announcement of her performance led to calls for a CMAs boycott on social media, and after the performance, there was no mention of her appearance on the CMAs website.

In a March Instagram post, Beyoncé mentioned that her “Cowboy Carter” album was inspired by an experience where she did not feel welcomed, likely referring to the 2016 controversy.

FAQs

Q: Why was Beyoncé’s CMA performance controversial?

A: Beyoncé’s performance of “Daddy Lessons” at the CMAs in 2016 sparked controversy due to its country-leaning style, leading to calls for a boycott and subsequent lack of acknowledgment on the CMAs website.

Q: What did Billy Ray Cyrus say about Beyoncé’s lack of CMA nominations?

A: Billy Ray Cyrus expressed surprise at Beyoncé not receiving CMA nominations, praising her album and single while highlighting her independence from needing validation from award shows.

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