Billy Ray Cyrus was shocked that Beyoncé was snubbed at this years CMA Awards despite her debut country album, Cowboy Carter, being a hit.
After the Achy Breaky Heart singer congratulated this years nominees, he went on to react to the pop stars snub.
I was surprised to see @beyonce wasnt nominated??? Her album was brilliant her single ruled. But she knows that, Cyrus captioned an Instagram post Wednesday.
Despite his astonishment, he went on to explain that he doesnt think Beyoncé needs the nomination.
She doesnt need a trophy from the CMA or permission . or approval from any of their judges, the 63-year-old wrote.
Cyrus concluded the post by quoting the late boxer Muhammad Ali.
When ya knock em out. Ya dont need no judge, he wrote.
Earlier in the post, Cyrus said he was proud to see country music opening their doors and format to be inclusive to all people, all styles.
Beyoncé, 43, released her country record Cowboy Carter in March, which was the first album she released outside of her typical pop genre.
Many celebrities reacted to the Country Music Associations snub of the Break My Soul singer when they announced the nominees on Sept. 9.
Country singer Luke Bryan addressed the snub during an appearance on SiriusXMs Andy Cohen Live on Oct. 1.
Everybody loved that Beyoncé made a country album. Nobodys mad about it. But where things get a little tricky if youre gonna make country albums, come into our world and be country with us a little bit, he said.
Beyoncé can do exactly what she wants to. Shes probably the biggest star in music.
Many of Beyoncés fans also took to social media at the time calling the snub racist.
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