BEYONCÉ NOMINATED FOR FAVORITE FEMALE COUNTRY ARTIST AT 2025 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS — AND FANS ARE LOSING IT

In a twist that’s got the country music world buzzing louder than a Saturday night tailgate, Beyoncé has officially been nominated for Favorite Female Country Artist at the 2025 American Music Awards.

Yes, you read that right.

The Cowboy Carter star is up against Lainey Wilson, Kacey Musgraves, Megan Moroney, and Ella Langley, while her album is also in the running for Favorite Country Album. The full list of nominations dropped this morning, and while the AMAs always mix genres from pop to Latin to rock, it’s the country category that’s making the most noise this year—and not necessarily in a good way.

 The Internet Reacts: “BEYONCÉ IS NOT COUNTRY!”

Despite Beyoncé publicly stating that Cowboy Carter is “not a country album—it’s a Beyoncé album,” award shows keep lumping her in with Nashville’s finest. And fans? They’ve had enough.

“Beyoncé is not country man.”
“Give me a break on Beyoncé, my god. Go away.”
“Can we for the love of God stop nominating her for these things??”
“Get Beyoncé the hell off of these country lists.”

Social media exploded within minutes, with some fans accusing the AMAs of disrespecting real country artists just to draw headlines.

 Snubbed: Zach Top, Riley Green, & Actual Country Artists

Perhaps even more shocking than Beyoncé’s country double-nod? The complete snubbing of Zach Top, Riley Green, and Chris Stapleton. Despite Zach Top’s rise through the ranks with Cold Beer and Country Music and multiple ACM nominations, the AMA ballots didn’t give him a single nod.

“Zach Top got snubbed. ‘Cold Beer and Country Music’ should be up there.”
“Zach Top plays actual country music—that’s why he’s not nominated.”
“This generation only appreciates pop country ”

Riley Green, who’s been all over the charts with hits like Worst Way and Jesus Saves, was also absent from the list, leading fans to question if the AMA team even listens to country radio.

 Wait… Zach Bryan Is Rock Now?

Another head-scratcher: Zach Bryan didn’t receive a single country nomination—but did land three in the rock categories.

You heard that right.

Favorite Rock Artist.
Favorite Rock Album (The Great American Bar Scene).
Favorite Rock Song (Pink Skies).

And let’s just say… fans were confused:

“In what world is The Great American Bar Scene a rock album?”
“Rock music is in a desperate state these days.”

 Only One Nomination Everyone Agrees On…

If there’s one bright spot in the chaos, it’s the Red Clay Strays nomination for Favorite Country Duo or Group. Fans were quick to rally behind the rising Southern rock-country band as the only true win on the AMA ballot.

“Red Clay Strays or bust.”
“If they don’t win, it’s rigged. They’re perfect.”
“Finally something AMA got right.”

The 2025 American Music Awards will air Monday, May 26 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+, with Jennifer Lopez set to host. And if these nominations are anything to go by, you won’t want to miss it—if only to see how wild this ride gets.

Drop your thoughts below👇👇👇 — should Beyoncé be in the country category? Or is this a sign that award shows have completely lost the plot?