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Karina Babenok

Dolly Parton Says She’d Duet With Beyoncé Live, But Defends The CMA Awards After Nomination Snub

Dolly Parton defended Beyoncé amid backlash for making country music. Dolly praised Beyoncé’s redemption of “Jolene”, opening up about the Country Music Awards’ decision to snub Queen Bey’s 2024 Cowboy Carter album. The awards ceremony’s cold shoulder follows Beyoncé’s eighth studio album breaking streaming records on several platforms.

Controversy unfolded following the 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards’ (CMA) decision not to nominate Beyoncé and Cowboy Carter, as well as the lead single “Texas Hold ‘Em”, despite it topping charts worldwide.

As a result, country music legend Dolly was questioned about CMA’s highly debated choice to snub Beyoncé.

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