Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles doesn’t hesitate to protect her famed daughter from public ridicule. So, when she issued a response to Dolly Parton’s thoughts on Cowboy Carter not receiving any nominations for the CMA Awards fans figured it was another day of a momma bear defending her cub.

Dolly cooks quite a bit like our mother,” says Rachel Parton George. “It makes me think of Mama.” Now everyone can think of Parton’s mom - or at least cook like her - as the legendary country singer and her sister have teamed up for a new recipe book,

Country legend Dolly Parton is sharing her thoughts on Beyoncé not receiving any CMA Award nominations after releasing her country album. The country icon features on two 'Cowboy Carter' tracks, while Beyoncé also covers her hit "Jolene" on the chart-topping album.

Beyonce’s mom Tina Knowles said she did not post a ‘fake’ comment attributed to her in response to Dolly Parton’s comments about the CMAs

Earlier this month, it was revealed that Beyoncé has received zero nominations at this year's Country Music Awards.For context, Beyoncé’s album Cowboy Carter — which was released in March 2024 after five years in the works — was inspired by her not feeling "welcomed" into the country music space.

After Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter album was shut out from the 2024 CMA Awards nominations, Dolly Parton spoke out about the controversial exclusion.

Tina Knowles insisted she didn't criticize Dolly Parton for the singer's stance on the Country Music Awards snubbing Beyoncé.