"THIS WAS SO PLANNED IM DYINGGGG"—Internet reacts as Taylor Swift presents Beyoncé with the Grammy Award for Best Country Album

Beyoncé has a knack for scripting history and creating new records, whether winning the most Grammys or being one of the highest-grossing live music artists.

On February 2, 2025, the Cowboy Carter singer won the “Best Country Album” award at the 67th Grammys. Beyoncé also became the first-ever female Black artist to win the accolade. Taylor Swift presented the award as the Texas Hold 'Em singer took center stage to deliver her acceptance speech. She started by displaying her surprise after receiving the honor.

“Wow, I really was not expecting this. Wow. I wanna thank god… Oh my god… That I’m able to still do what I love after so many years.”

She continued with her acceptance speech,

“I’d like to thank all of the incredible country artists that accepted this… This album [Cowboy Carter]. We worked so hard on it. I think sometimes genre is a codeword to keep us in our places. Artists… And I just want to encourage people to do what they’re passionate about... And to stay persistent."

Beyoncé added,

"Wow. I’d like to thank my beautiful family. All of the artists that were collaborators, thank you. This wouldn’t have been this album without you. [I would] like to thank god again and my fans and I still am in shock, so thank you so much for this honor.”

Many netizens were seemingly thrilled after Beyoncé’s win, and many even reacted to Swift presenting the award. A stan account even wrote,

“THIS WAS SO PLANNED IM DYINGGGG.”

Another reacted,

“TWO LEGENDS”

Find out how some other internet users reacted to Swift presenting the Cowboy Carter singer with the “Best Country Album” award.

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Netizens are amused after Taylor Swift presents the “Best Country Album” Grammy Award to Beyoncé

Usually, the staunch fans of both legendary performers share animosity toward one another, but the award presentation was a rare moment that united many of them. Many hailed the moment as historical while praising both artists.

“HISTORY IN THE MAKING, TAYLOR AND BEYONCÉ ARE THE INDUSTRY!,” a user wrote.

“What a beautiful moment! Taylor presenting Beyoncé with that award feels like a full-circle moment for both artists, legends celebrating each other’s achievements,” another user posted.

“Their fans are fighting but they love each other 🤣🤣,” someone pointed out.

“Most influential artists in 21st century,” another one declared.

A user also posted a picture from VMA 2009, where both singers shared a moment on stage, and wrote,

“This is so full circle.”

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For those unaware, during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West interrupted Swift during her acceptance speech for “Best Female Video.” Ye sparked controversy by taking the microphone from Swift and declaring that “Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time.” After the incident, the Single Ladies artist won Video of the Year and invited Swift back to the stage, allowing her to finish her speech.

At the 2025 Grammys, Beyoncé was nominated across 11 categories and won three awards. Apart from the Best Country Album, the Renaissance, the artist won Album of the Year and Best Country Duo/Group Performance. After the recent ceremony, the II Most Wanted singer has 35 Grammy wins, the most ever in history.