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Congressman Owens Slams Beyoncé's Grammy Wins as DEI Issue

2/10/2025

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Republican Congressman Burgess Owens took aim at Beyoncé's Grammy wins for "Cowboy Carter," labeling them as a product of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that diminishes the legacy of traditional country artists. He controversially likened her success to the debate over transgender women in sports, asserting that true fans won't recognize her achievements in the genre.

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Republican Congressman Burgess Owens took aim at Beyoncé's Grammy wins for "Cowboy Carter," labeling them as a product of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that diminishes the legacy of traditional country artists. He controversially likened her success to the debate over transgender women in sports, asserting that true fans won't recognize her achievements in the genre.