Ground Hog Day was celebrated Sunday in Punxsutawney, Pa., but not at the 67th annual Grammy Awards.

Beyoncé, who holds the record for most Grammys received in a lifetime, finally won the one that got away — the prestigious album of the year — in her fifth time as a finalist in that category. “Cowboy Carter,” her reflection on the Southern roots of Black music, was named top album.

“I feel very full and honored,” Queen Bey said accepting the prize. “It’s been many, many years.” She dedicated the award to Linda Martell, the first Black woman to land on Billboard’s country chart, back in 1969.

“Cowboy Carter” was indeed the best album of 2024, ambitious, adventurous and purposeful, filled with guest stars famous (Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Post Malone) and not yet famous (Tanner Adell, Willie Jones, Martell).

“Cowboy Carter” also was honored as best country album, a triumph that shocked Beyoncé, who received no recognition for the project from the Country Music Association.

“Genre is a cold word to keep us in our place as artists,” she said. “I encourage every artist to do what your passion is about.”

Queen Bey, the leading nominee this year with 11, collected another Grammy, for best country vocals by a duo/group for “II Wanted Most,” with Miley Cyrus, adding to her ever-increasing record total of 35.

Beyoncé previously lost the top trophy to Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Adele and Beck.