Beyoncé made sure to say Rumi Carter‘s name.
The “16 Carriages” singer made history at the 2025 Grammys by extending her lead as the most decorated artist in Grammys history with 35 trophies, including her first ever Album of the Year win for Cowboy Carter.
And, while Beyoncé—who was accompanied by daughter Blue Ivy, 13, on stage as husband Jay-Z watched from the audience—dedicated the award to trailblazing country singer Linda Martell and thanked “the Grammys, every songwriter, every collaborator, every producer” during her acceptance speech, she wished she had given another specific shoutout.
“It’s very surreal, and it’s been 25 years of just working really hard and trying my best to keep growing and keep opening up doors,” the singer gushed to ET after her big win. “I was just very honored, very honored. I’m happy that my daughter got to see that.”
“[She’s] taller than me, I don’t like it at all!” she added of Blue. “I’m so happy that she was here and Rumi, who was on the album, my youngest daughter, she was watching. I forgot to thank her, so I can thank her now. Thank you, Rumi!”
