Who Will Win Best Country Album at the Grammy Awards 2025?
Who Will Win Best Country Album at the Grammy Awards 2025?
The Grammy Awards has recognized the outstanding achievements of various artists since 1959.
For 65 years, the industry-respected award ceremony has presented the most prestigious awards in music, with many singers, groups, songwriters, and producers eager to accept the iconic gramophone trophy.
The historic event celebrates artists in various genres, such as pop, rock, R&B, rap, and, of course, country.
For this reason, many country music fans are eager to learn who will win Best Country Album at the Grammy Awards 2025. Keep reading to learn about the nominees and who is tipped to take home the award.
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Who Are the Nominees for Best Country Album?
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards will highlight the nominees with the Best Country Album from September 16, 2023, to August 30, 2024.
79 country albums competed for a place in the final ballot; however, it was the following five artists and albums that received a nomination for the prestigious award:
- Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson
- F-1 Trillion – Post Malone
- Higher – Chris Stapleton
- Cowboy Carter – Beyonce
- Deeper Well – Kacey Musgraves
Who is Most Likely to Win the Award?
Chris Stapleton is the front-runner to win Best Country Album at the Grammy Awards 2025. Before the nominees were announced, various media outlets predicted Stapleton would be a shoo-in for a nomination.
The respected country artist has received a nomination in the category for every album he’s released during his career, and he’s been presented with the Grammy Award three times.
His most recent album, Higher, has continued his success at the Grammys, as the critically acclaimed album has earned yet another nomination.
Also, it made its debut at number one on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and features a track list of raw, personal songs that complement his blues-style voice.
Not to mention his lead single, “White Horse,” reached the number two spot on US Country Airplay.
He’s a tough nominee to beat in the category, but country music has been full to the brim with critically and commercially successful albums that could prevent Stapleton from taking home another Grammy.
Lainey Wilson is a strong contender for Best Country Album for Whirlwind, and she’s the reigning champion in the category, having taken home the award for her album Bell Bottom Country in 2024.
Many believe Whirlwind is Wilson’s most confident album to date, and its August release means it will be fresh in the Recording Academy’s minds.
Plus, she’s released many commercially successful songs from the album, such as “Hang Tight Honey,” “Whiskey Colored Crayon,” and “Ring Finger.”
Beyonce might have been snubbed for Album of the Year at the CMA Awards, but her first country album, Cowboy Carter, has secured a nomination in the prestigious category.
While many diehard country fans might believe Beyonce has yet to earn her place in country music, her Grammy nomination strongly suggests otherwise.
Also, her lead single, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” debuted at number one on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart, proving she is popular with country music fans.
While she faces stiff competition from seasoned country artists in the category, she has a good shot at receiving the award in 2025.
Of course, Kacey Musgraves will be hoping her critically acclaimed album Deeper Well has what it takes to beat the competition.
No doubt she was disappointed when her 2021 album Star-Crossed was snubbed in the category, and her more pop-inspired country tracks might stop her from scooping the Gramophone.
Another underdog is Post Malone, but there is no question he has worked hard to earn a nomination for Best Country Album.
After all, he spent many months penning tracks with top songwriters in the genre and playing at various live venues in Nashville to perfect his sound.
The duets-filled album even features collaborations with some of country music’s biggest stars, such as the track “I Had Some Help” featuring Morgan Wallen.
However, he’s up against more experienced country artists in the category who are more likely to accept the award.