Despite early criticism over her move to country music with her Cowboy Carter LP, Beyoncé‘s been nominated for 12 People’s Choice Country Awards.
Now 42-years old, the superstar star singer picked up two nominations for Female Song of the Year for her singles ’16 Carriages’ and ‘Texas Hold ‘Em,’ and two for the Cover Song category for her interpretations of the Beatles’ ‘Blackbird’ and Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene.’
‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ is also listed as a nominee for Song of the Year, while ‘Blackbird’ featuring rising country star Brittney Spencer is nominated for Collaboration Song of the Year.
The multi-Grammy award winner’s ‘II Most Wanted’ duet with Miley Cyrus earned a nomination for Crossover Song of the Year, while ’16 Carriages’ is also up for Storyteller Song of the Year.
Beyoncé herself received nominations in the People’s Artist and Social Country Star categories.
The aforementioned nominations come after Beyoncé initially received criticism for moving into the country-music space, with the likes of Australian rapper Azealia Banks taking to Twitter with “Yes black girls can make country music… but you’re just really not hitting the button.” “Beyoncé please stop the madness.”
Scheduled to broadcast live from Nashville, Tennessee, on September 26, this year’s host Shania Twain posted “Get ready for an unforgettable show with lots of big hair, glamour, rhinestones, hats, boots and incredible performances.” “Giddy up!”
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Author: Saul Goode
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