Luke Bryan Clarifies His Comments About Beyoncé's 2024 CMA Awards Snub Weren't 'Negative': 'I Want Everyone to Win'

Mar. 15, 2025

Luke Bryan in November 2023; Beyoncé in January 2023.Photo:Jason Davis/WireImage; Mason Poole/Parkwood Media/Getty

Jason Davis/WireImage; Mason Poole/Parkwood Media/Getty

After the “One Margarita” singer, 48, recently expressed wanting Queen Bey, 43, to “get in the family” of country music in order to earn CMA Awards recognition, he further clarified his thoughts on the matter in a post shared toX (formerly Twitter)on Oct. 6.

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ album cover.Beyonce Instagram

Beyonce Instagram

The musician said he felt a “false narrative” was being spread and encouraged fans to “listen to the interview” for complete context.

“You will hear my tone and intentions which were not negative. I respect Beyonce and I love how loyal her fans are,” continued Bryan. “I spend a lot of time supporting other artists. I want everyone to win. Love y’all.”

Last month, the Country Music Association revealed the full list of nominees for the 58th AnnualCMA Awards. Beyoncé, who became the first Black woman to ever top theBillboardTop Country Albums chart earlier this year withCowboy Carteras well as the Hot Country Songs chart with her hit “Texas Hold ‘Em,” did not receive any nods.

Luke Bryan in May 2024; Beyoncé in November 2019.Disney/Eric McCandless; Kevin Mazur/Getty

Disney/Eric McCandless; Kevin Mazur/Getty

Bryan, who’s earned two CMA entertainer of the year awards in the past and will cohost this year’s ceremony alongsidePeyton ManningandLainey Wilson, then shared his thoughts on Beyoncé’s snub.

“It’s a tricky question because, obviously Beyoncé made a country album and Beyoncé has a lot of fans out there that have her back. And if she doesn’t get something they want, man, they come at you,” he told Cohen.

Luke Bryan in September 2024; Peyton Manning in July 2024; Lainey Wilson in July 2024.Terry Wyatt/Getty; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty

Terry Wyatt/Getty; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty

The “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” singer spoke further about why the Country Music Association may have decided not to nominateCowboy Carterfor any awards.

“Everybody loved that Beyoncé made a country album. Nobody’s mad about it. But where things get a little tricky and, and you know — if you’re gonna make country albums, come into our world and be country with us a little bit,” he said.

“Beyoncé can do it exactly what she wants to. She’s probably the biggest star in music,” continued Bryan. “But come to an award show and high-five us, and have fun and get in the family too. And I’m not saying she didn’t do that.”

Beyoncé in April 2024.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

Other celebrities have also commented on Beyoncé’s 2024 CMA Awards snub.Dolly PartonsaidCowboy Carterwas a “wonderful album” but theorized the awards show may not have wanted to “leave out” any artists who’ve spent more time in country music than the Destiny’s Child alum.

Meanwhile,Kelly Clarksonsaid she found the snub “fascinating because I feel like those songs were everywhere.”

“That’s a hard industry, even for me,” added the talk show host of country music. “I was told at a lunch if I didn’t quit pop music and just go country, I would not be played.”

source: people.com