People Have A Lot To Say About Kacey Musgraves’s Face After Beyoncé Won Best Country Album At The Grammys

Well..this is awkward! Reactions to Beyoncé‘s Grammy Awards wins are all over the internet, but it’s Kacey Musgraves‘s facial expression that’s got people talking.

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It was a big night for both women. The “Deeper Well” singer earned four nominations, taking home one for “Best Country Song.”

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Beyoncé held the title for most nominations for the night, racking up 11. She took home multiple awards, including the biggest one of the night: “Album of the Year” for Cowboy Carter. This is her fifth time being nominated in this category, but her first time winning.

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“I think sometimes ‘genre’ is a code word to keep us in our place as artists,” she said in her acceptance speech, “and I just want to encourage people to do what they’re passionate about.
But it was when Bey took home the gold for “Best Country Album” that really created a buzz online. She’s the first Black artist to achieve this feat.
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“I think sometimes ‘genre’ is a code word to keep us in our place as artists,” Beyoncé said in her acceptance speech, “and I just want to encourage people to do what they’re passionate about.
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While many of the attendees cheered — including Taylor Swift, who presented her with the award…
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…some people noticed Kacey Musgraves’s facial expression didn’t match the celebratory moment.
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The responses are mixed. Some people assumed it was shade:
While others suggested that’s just the way Kacey’s face sits:
She’s not “pissed” she’s just dissapointed like anyone would be, doesn’t mean she isn’t also happy for Beyoncé too like stop trying to pit two women against each other it’s crazy
— Tom (@txmhussxy) February 3, 2025