Grammy 2025: Will Texas Hold ‘Em Win Best Country Song?

Beyoncé made history with the release of her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter, which incorporates country and Americana influences. The megastar received a record-breaking 11 Grammy nominations for 2025, including her first ever in the country categories for the song Texas Hold ‘Em. This makes her the most-nominated artists in the history of the awards, with a total of 99 nominations since her first one in 2000 for the Destiny’s Child song, “Bills, Bills, Bills”. Cowboy Carter marks the first time a Black woman has been nominated for Best Country Album at the Grammys.

Critical Acclaim for Texas Hold ‘Em

The sultry country ballad Texas Hold ‘Em has been widely praised by critics as one of the standout tracks on Cowboy Carter. Rolling Stone described it as “a neo-traditional country swooner with syrupy pedal steel guitar and Beyoncé’s powerhouse vocals.” Pitchfork called it “achingly beautiful country soul.” With its soaring melodies and vulnerable lyrics, Texas Hold ‘Em has captivated both country fans and broader audiences.

Competition in Best Country Song Category

Texas Hold ‘Em faces stiff competition for Best Country Song at the 2025 Grammys. Other nominees include Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen for ‘I Had Some Help”, Kasey Musgraves with “The Architect, and Jelly Roll with “I Am Not Okay”.

While Beyoncé is the frontrunner, some pundits argue traditionalists may tip the scales toward one of the other nominees. However, Texas Hold ‘Em’s critical acclaim and cultural impact could give it the edge.

Will Beyoncé country song Texas Hold ‘Em Win Best Country Song at this year’s Grammy Awards? 22bet21.com has odds of 1.833/1 or 55% that it will.

Will Beyoncé Finally Win Album of the Year?

In addition to Best Country Song, Beyoncé is nominated for the top Grammy prizes Record of the Year and Album of the Year. She famously has never won Album of the Year despite multiple nominations and her 32 overall Grammy wins.

With the monumental artistry and acclaim surrounding Cowboy Carter, many feel this could finally be Beyoncé’s year to win the award. But the competition is fierce. Her Album of the Year rivals include Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department and Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet. Back in 2010, Beyoncé lost out to Taylor Swift in the Album of the Year category, when Swift won for her album Fearless. Queen Bey will no doubt be wondering if this year the tables will turn in her favor.

A Win Would Be Groundbreaking

If Texas Hold ‘Em wins Best Country Song, it would represent a major milestone for Black women in country music. Beyoncé would make history as the first Black woman to win in that category. It would underscore country music’s African American roots and traditions.

A victory for Cowboy Carter in the prestigious Album of the Year category would also be historic. It would finally reward Beyoncé’s influence as one of modern music’s preeminent artists. After years of snubs, 2025 may prove to be Queen Bey’s crowning Grammy moment.