When the 2024 CMA Awards nominations were announced Monday, one artist who took over the country charts this year was notably missing: Beyoncé. Fans immediately noticed that Beyoncé, whose album "Cowboy Carter" won over fans and critics this year, was snubbed entirely from the list of nominations.

Dolly was featured on “Cowboy Carter,” and Variety asked for her reaction to Bey receiving zero CMA nominations ... not feel welcomed…and it was very clear that I wasn’t,” Beyonce said of the album while announcing it in March.

Dolly Parton has explained that she doesn't think Beyoncé was shut out of the CMA Awards "on purpose". Earlier this month, the nominees for the upcoming Country Music Association Awards were announced,

While the BeyHive are fuming over the “snub,” Dolly Parton feels differently. During an interview with Variety, Dolly Parton said she doesn’t believe Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album was intentionally ignored.

Although many believe the CMA Awards did not do justice by Beyoncé, Dolly Parton has an interesting take on the situation.

Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” has been one of the most talked about releases of the year, with both fans and detractors weighing in on the pop/R&B star’s venture into country and Americana music and aesthetics.

Country legend Dolly Parton is sharing her thoughts on Beyoncé not receiving any CMA Award nominations after releasing her country album. The country icon features on two 'Cowboy Carter' tracks, while Beyoncé also covers her hit "Jolene" on the chart-topping album.

Beyonce fans accuse Dolly Parton of taking surprising swipe at her over Cowboy Carter CMA snub - Beyonce's hit Cowboy Carter album received no nominations at this year's Country Music Awards

Dolly Parton recently defended Beyoncé’s album, 'Cowboy Carter', which was snubbed by the Country Music Awards.