Dolly Parton Offers Her Take on Why the CMAs Shut Out Beyoncé
Country music legend Dolly Parton has recently stirred up a new wave of buzz in the entertainment world with her surprising commentary on why Beyoncé’s album was left out of the 2024 CMA nominations. Despite the album’s undeniable success and star power, it didn't receive a single nod from the prestigious Country Music Awards. While Beyoncé's fans—known as the BeyHive—were quick to express their frustration, Dolly Parton has stepped in with her unique take on the situation, offering insight into the often-insular world of country music.
When asked about the so-called "snub," Parton was quick to downplay any intentional exclusion. “I don’t think it was a purposeful shut-out,” she explained during a recent interview. Instead, she suggested that the CMAs were simply staying true to their roots by prioritizing artists who live and breathe country music year-round.
"There’s so many wonderful country artists... I guess the country music field thought, ‘Well, we can’t really leave out some of the ones who spend their whole life doing that,’" Parton said, attempting to clarify that Beyoncé's crossover into the genre was viewed more as a guest appearance than a permanent contribution.
Beyoncé’s album, though rooted in country traditions, was always destined to stir up mixed reactions.
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