Beyoncé, renowned as the most awarded artist in Grammy history, is expected to skip the 2026 Grammy Awards. This year’s ceremony is scheduled for February 1 in Los Angeles. The reason for her absence is straightforward — she did not release any new music eligible for this year’s nominations.
Beyoncé’s Recent Achievements
In March 2024, she launched her eighth studio album, “Cowboy Carter.” This release has made her the leading nominee at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where she received an impressive 11 nominations. Notably, five of these nominations spanned the country and American roots categories, marking her first recognition in these genres.
- Beyoncé won the Grammy for best country duo/group performance for “II Most Wanted,” a collaboration with Miley Cyrus.
- She became the first Black female solo artist to win a Grammy for a country song.
- Additionally, she secured the best country album award, becoming the first Black woman to achieve this honor.
- Beyoncé also received the coveted album of the year award that evening, a recognition shared with just three other Black women in Grammy history.
Tour Success and Future Speculations
Following her success at the Grammy Awards, Beyoncé embarked on her “Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour.” This tour, which started in April 2025, included 32 stops and concluded in Las Vegas in July. It achieved remarkable financial success, grossing over $400 million, marking it as the highest-grossing country tour.
In July 2022, Beyoncé released her seventh album, “Renaissance,” which earned her four Grammy awards, solidifying her status as the most decorated artist in Grammy history. This album is known to be the first part of a three-act project, making “Cowboy Carter” the second act. Speculation is rife regarding the final project, with many suggesting it might be a rock album; however, no official announcement has been made yet.
Upcoming Appearances
Beyoncé’s next confirmed public appearance is at the 2026 Met Gala on May 4, where she will co-chair the event alongside Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour.
In the realm of Grammy nominations, Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nods, including song of the year for his duet “Luther” with SZA and album of the year for “GNX.”
