Billy Ray Cyrus has recently addressed Beyoncé’s Country Music Awards snub on social media.
On November 20, Miley Cyrus’ father took to Instagram and showed his support to Beyoncé’s whose first-ever country album, Cowboy Carter was left out of the nominations list.
“I was surprised to see Beyoncé wasn’t nominated???” wrote the 63-year-old.
Billy said, “Her album was brilliant …her single ruled. But she knows that. She doesn’t need a trophy from the CMA or permission or approval from any of their judges.”
He also congratulated to all CMA nominees on the same post, stating, “I’m so happy to and proud to see country music opening their doors and format to be inclusive to all people, all styles.”
Billy also mentioned, “@lilnasx and I won this award in 2019 for Event Of The Year but you wouldn’t have seen it because they didn’t air it in the show.”
The musician concluded the post with a quote from Muhammad Ali, adding, “When ya knock ’em out … Ya don’t need no judge.”
He’s not the first celebrity who reacted to Beyoncé’s snub, other stars also shared their views when CMA announced the nominees on September 9.
Dolly Parton praised Beyoncé and described Cowboy Carter a “wonderful album” but theorized the awards show may not have wanted to “leave out” any artists “who’ve spent more time in country music” than Single Ladies crooner.
Meanwhile, Kelly Clarkson also found the snub “fascinating” because she “feels like those songs were everywhere”.
