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CMA Awards 2022: Beyoncé collaborators Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow surprisingly snubbed

Beyoncé may have dominated the Grammys with her history-making wins, but her collaborators Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow were surprisingly snubbed by the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.

The 2022 CMA Awards nominations were announced on Wednesday (Aug. 10), and neither Lil Nas X nor Harlow received any nods, despite their collaborations with Beyoncé on the country-leaning tracks "Old Town Road (Remix)" and "Plastic Off the Sofa," respectively.

Lil Nas X's omission is particularly surprising, given that "Old Town Road (Remix)" was a massive crossover hit that topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 19 weeks and won two Grammy Awards. Harlow's collaboration with Beyoncé on "Plastic Off the Sofa" was also well-received, and many critics believed it would be a contender for a CMA nomination.

The CMA Awards are one of the most prestigious events in country music, and the nominations are typically dominated by established artists. However, in recent years, the CMA Awards have been criticized for being too conservative and for failing to recognize newer artists who are pushing the boundaries of the genre.

Lil Nas X and Harlow are just two examples of artists who have been snubbed by the CMA Awards in recent years. Other artists who have been overlooked by the CMA Awards include Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, and Sturgill Simpson.

The CMA Awards have not yet commented on the snubbing of Lil Nas X and Harlow, but it is likely that the organization will face criticism for its decision. The CMA Awards will be held on Nov. 9 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Here are some possible reasons why Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow were snubbed by the CMA Awards:

• Their collaborations with Beyoncé were not considered to be "country" enough by the CMA voters.
• The CMA Awards are typically dominated by established artists, and Lil Nas X and Harlow are both relatively new to the country music scene.
• The CMA Awards may have been hesitant to nominate Lil Nas X and Harlow because of their controversial pasts. Lil Nas X has been criticized for his provocative music videos, and Harlow has been criticized for his use of homophobic slurs.

Despite the snub, Lil Nas X and Harlow are both talented artists who have made significant contributions to country music. It is likely that they will continue to be successful in the years to come, regardless of whether or not they receive recognition from the CMA Awards.