Beyoncé makes waves with an impressive 12 nominations at the People’s Choice Country Awards in Nashville on September 26, despite initial backlash over her shift to country music.
At 42, she received nods for Female Song of the Year for her singles “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold’ Em.”
Her adaptations of the Beatles’ “Blackbird” and Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” secured her spots in the Cover Song category.
“Texas Hold’ Em” is a contender for Song of the Year, while “BLACKBIIRD,” featuring up-and-coming country artist Brittney Spencer, competes for Collaboration Song of the Year.
Furthermore, her duet with Miley Cyrus, “II Most Wanted,” earned a nomination for Crossover Song of the Year, while “16 Carriages” aims for Storyteller Song of the Year.
Beyoncé herself is nominated for People’s Artist and Social Country Star.
Receiving critique when she ventured into the country genre, Beyoncé faced mixed reactions, with rapper Azealia Banks, 33, tweeting, “Yes, black girls can make country music… but you’re just really not hitting the button… Beyoncé please stop the madness” after Cowboy Carter was announced.
Country icon Shania Twain is set to host the awards, promising a night of “big hair, glamour, rhinestones, hats, boots and incredible performances.”