Jelly Roll Triumphs with Best Contemporary Country Album at 2026 Grammys
Jelly Roll has made history at the 2026 Grammy Awards by winning the first-ever Best Contemporary Country Album. His acclaimed album, Beautifully Broken, triumphed over several notable releases, including albums by industry giants.
2026 Grammy Awards Highlights
Jelly Roll’s competition in the Best Contemporary Country Album category included:
- Eric Church – Evangeline vs. the Machine
- Kelsea Ballerini – Patterns
- Miranda Lambert – Postcards From Texas
- Tyler Childers – Snipe Hunter
This victory adds to Jelly Roll’s impressive night. He secured three awards out of three nominations, including:
- Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Amen,” featuring Shaboozey
- Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” featuring Brandon Lake
Beyoncé’s Milestone in Country Music
In a notable moment, Beyoncé took home the Grammy for Best Country Album for her project Cowboy Carter. This marked her first nomination in any country music categories after a previous rejection. Nearly ten years ago, her song “Daddy Lessons” from the album Lemonade was not accepted by the Grammys’ country music committee.
Changes in Grammy Categories
Following these developments, the Recording Academy announced a split of the Best Country Album category. It will now feature two distinct awards: Best Contemporary Country Album and Best Traditional Country Album.
For a comprehensive list of winners and detailed coverage of the 2026 Grammy Awards, visit Filmogaz.com.
