Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan aren’t crying cowboys over this Grammys loss.
After the “Cowboys Cry Too” singers lost the Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance over Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus’ “II Most Wanted,” ahead of the 2025 ceremony they proved they weren’t letting the Recording Academy’s pick of the Cowboy Carter track get the best of them.
Kelsea, all dressed up for the 67th ceremony at Crypto.com Arena, cheekily filmed herself as she asked Noah in a Feb. 2 Instagram Story, “What does it feel like to lose three awards for the same song?”
To which Noah replied, “You weirdly start to kind of like it. I’m on a losing high right now—woohoo!"
The “Stick Season” singer’s response prompted Kelsea—who has been dating Chase Stokes since 2023—to throw her head back and laugh as the duo made their way to the red carpet. And she added to her fans, “See you at the Grammys!” (See everyone on the red carpet here.)
Before signing off, the “Miss Me More” singer gave her fans a thumbs up and a big smile, proving she also wasn’t too pressed about losing the category.
Of course, the Best Country/Duo Group Performance category was quite stacked. In addition to the aforementioned contenders, Brothers Osborne’s “Break Mine,” Post Malone and Morgan Wallen’s “I Had Some Help,” and Dan + Shay’s “Bigger Houses” were up for the nomination. (See every winner so far here.)
And fans who have been following Beyoncé’s recent switch back into country won’t be too surprised that she nabbed one of the genre’s biggest awards of the night. After all, Cowboy Carter earned Queen Bey 11 nominations, including nods in the biggest categories like Album of the Year as well as Song of the Year and Record of the Year for “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
The 43-year-old’s hit track was also up for Best Country Song, but was ultimately bested by Kacey Musgraves’ “The Architect,” from her Deeper Well album.
But while Beyoncé is already starting Grammys 2025 on a high note, Miley earning the nod beside her is also a huge feat for the Disney alum. The duo’s win marks Miley’s third Grammys win after over 10 years in the industry, after she took home her first wins at the 2024 ceremony for “Flowers."
Wins may already be rolling out, but tonight’s ceremony, hosted by Trevor Noah, has only just begun. Keep reading for the biggest stars’ arrivals on the red carpet
Taylor Swift
In custom Vivienne Westwood, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Casadei heels.
Beyoncé
In custom Schiaparelli.
Jennifer Lopez
In Stephane Rolland.
Lady Gaga
In custom Samuel Lewis and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Chappel Roan
In Jean Paul Gaultier and Anabela Chan and Djula earrings.
Cynthia Erivo
In custom Louis Vuitton and FoundRae earrings.
Shakira
In Etro and Pomellato jewelry.
Miley Cyrus
In Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
GloRilla
In Lena Berisha.
Victoria Monét
In Oude Waag.
Janelle Monáe
In Area and Tag Heuer watch.
Alicia Keys
In Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda.
Cardi B
In Roberto Cavalli and Le Vian earrings.
Mandy Moore & Taylor Goldsmith
In Stella McCartney.
Latto
In YESSAYAN necklace.
Charli XCX
In Jean Paul Gaultier.
Olivia Rodrigo
In vintage Versace, Stuart Weitzman shoes and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Shaboozey
In custom Diesel and Jacob & Co. watch.
Paris Hilton
In Chrome Hearts and Gianvito Rossi heels.
Julia Fox
Lainey Wilson
In Sergio Hudson and Charlie1Horse hat.
Will Smith
In Balmain.
Trevor Noah
In Giorgio Armani and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Valentina Ferrer & J Balvin
In Dior.
Coco Jones
In custom Defaïence.
Omarion
Busta Rhymes
Quenlin Blackwell
Ty Dolla $ign
Kenzie Yolles