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The singer was featured on Beys albumCowboy Carter.
Dolly Parton wants to keep the peace in the country world.
Cowboy Carterfeatures Parton on the song Tyrant and interlude Dolly P, and includes Beyonces cover of Jolene.
I thought that was a great album, she said.
Shes a country girl in Texas and Louisiana, so she grew up with that base.
It wasnt like she just appeared out of nowhere.
She explained that you never know what award-voting bodies think when deciding nominations.
But I didnt even realize that until somebody asked me that question.
I think everybody in country music welcomed her and thought that was good, she said.
So I dont think it was a matter of shutting out, like doing that on purpose.
Fans immediately connected this to her2016 CMAs performancewith The Chicks, which received backlash from conservative viewers.
The singer suffered another sting that year.
However, Beyonce may not be worried about the snubs since she considersCowboy Cartera work that transcends genres.
This aint a country album, she declared in March.
This is a Beyonce album.
