Beyonce Maybe not recognized at the 2024 Country Music Association Awards, but Willie Jones Wanted to give him some love.
“I know Beyoncé wasn’t nominated tonight, but I have to say Beyoncé had the biggest country album of all time,” Jones, 30, said exclusively. We weekly on the red carpet at the CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 20. [of it.]”
Jones collaborated with Beyonce, 43, on her album. Cowboy Carterwhich hit shelves in March. It was featured on the track “Just for Fun”. For Jones, the opportunity to work with Beyoncé was a “super honor” because he is “a huge fan of her music.”
“To get a call and answer a call and come up with an idea, accept a call, and even listen to an album,” he reflected on the whirlwind experience. “Some of my friends from Nashville are also part of the album.”
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In addition to Jones’ feature, the country singer was also thrilled to see some of his friends. Brittany Spencer, Shabuze, Tanner Adele, Terra Kennedy And Rena Roberts There is also an opportunity to stand out in the genre.
“This is an important opportunity,” he said us. “And I love that Beyonce opened a lot of people’s ears to what she could do.”
Jones also expressed his delight at being featured on the album with another of his favorite artists, Miley Cyruswhich he “grew up listening to.”
“That’s the way it is. [a] A dream come true, honestly,” he said of the experience.
Beyonce dropped. Cowboy Carter in March and immediately made history. She became the first black woman to top the Hot Country Songs chart.
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Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartRadioJones wasn’t the only country star to defend Beyoncé as she was snubbed by the CMAs. Millie’s father, Billy Ray Cyrusexpressed his surprise that the “Texas Hold Em” singer was not nominated for a single award.
“I’m surprised @beyoncé wasn’t nominated? Her album was amazing… her single Raj,” the 63-year-old “Ugly Breakheart” singer wrote via Instagram on Wednesday. “But she knows it. It does not require a trophy or permission from the CMA. or their approval from a judge.
While Beyonce wasn’t in contention at the CMAs, she’ll get her chance to shine at the Grammys. After the nominations were released earlier this month, the singer broke a record when she became the most nominated artist in Grammy Awards history. Beyoncé earned 11 nominations this year — including best country album and best country duo/group performance for “II Most Wanted.”
With reporting by Arya Parker
