Beyoncé is Hollywood Reporter's 2025's most influential female entertainer as her Cowboy Carter tour grossed a record-breaking £332 million ($407.6 million), making it the highest-grossing country music tour in history.
However, critics question the timing of the announcement and the choice to award her the title. They explained that not only is Beyoncé's catalogue missing in the top 50 of top streaming platforms, like Spotify, but there are also other female entertainers who fit the criteria more.
