"She was shook" - Fans discuss Beyonce's viral reaction to Cowboy Carter winning Best Country Album at the Grammys

Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter won the Best Country Album at the 2025 Grammys. However, more than the award, her reaction to the announcement might have just stolen the limelight. When Taylor Swift announced the award, the singer appeared too surprised. It almost seemed like Beyonce froze in her seat for a few seconds.

She then stood up and Jay-Z hugged her, followed by her daughter. Beyonce then walked up to the stage and received the award from Taylor Swift. Social media users congratulated her for the win while others remained fixated at her reaction. One X user wrote:

“She didn't know if the cheque jay sent cleared so she was genuinely surprised.”

Netizens suggested that her reaction would become a meme while others wrote that the singer was trying to soak in the moment of truth.

“She was shook,” a netizen commented.

“This is instantly becoming a meme,” a social media user mentioned.

“She reacted that way cause she was still sounding out the words,” a person pointed out.

Besides the singer, social media users also commented about her daughter Blue Ivy Carter, and Taylor Swift’s reactions.

“The most nominated artist in Grammy history. Period,” an online user noted.

“Aww blue was so happy for her mom and genuine,” another X user shared.

“Love how Taylor was genuinely happy when she read her name,” an online commentator opined.

“the way taylor smiled oh i just know she was rooting for bey to win,” a netizen remarked.

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Beyonce said she did not expect the win and thanked the country artists

Beyonce received 11 Grammy nominations in 2025. According to The New York Times, the Best Country Album award made her the first black artist to ever achieve it. On accepting the award, she said:

“Oh my God! Wow! I really was not expecting this. Wow! I wanna thank God. Oh my God! That I am able to still do what I love, after so many years. Oh my God! I like to thank all of the incredible country artists that accepted this album. We worked so hard on it.”

The singer stressed the importance of genre in music, saying it was a code word that kept everyone in their places. She encouraged everyone to follow their passion, urging them to stay persistent. She also thanked her family and the artists who collaborated on the album and she said:

“Thank you. This wouldn’t have been this album without you. Like to thank God again and my fans and I still am in shock. So, thank you so much for this honor”

Beyonce and Miley Cyrus won the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their song II Most Wanted from Cowboy Carter.

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When introducing Cowboy Carter last year, Beyonce shared that the album was inspired by an experience in which she felt unwelcome in the country music scene. That moment led her to explore the genre’s history and dive deeper into its musical roots. She also mentioned that the criticism she faced pushed her to overcome her limitations.