"Fix Ya Face": Kacey Musgraves's Reaction To Beyoncé Winning Best Country Album At The Grammys Has A Lot Of People Talking

Morgan Murrell
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Well..this is awkward! Reactions to Beyoncé's Grammy Awards wins are all over the internet, but it's Kacey Musgraves's facial expression that's got people talking.

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It was a big night for both women. The "Deeper Well" singer earned four nominations, taking home one for "Best Country Song."

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Beyoncé held the title for most nominations for the night, racking up 11. She took home multiple awards, including the biggest one of the night: "Album of the Year" for Cowboy Carter. This is her fifth time being nominated in this category, but her first time winning.

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“I think sometimes 'genre' is a code word to keep us in our place as artists,” she said in her acceptance speech, “and I just want to encourage people to do what they're passionate about.

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But it was when Bey took home the gold for "Best Country Album" that really created a buzz online. She's the first Black artist to achieve this feat.

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“I think sometimes 'genre' is a code word to keep us in our place as artists,” Beyoncé said in her acceptance speech, “and I just want to encourage people to do what they're passionate about.

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While many of the attendees cheered — including Taylor Swift, who presented her with the award...

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...some people noticed Kacey Musgraves's facial expression didn't match the celebratory moment.

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Here's a closer look:

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Person in elegant attire applauding at an event, surrounded by others
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A woman in a white dress claps in the audience at an event, joined by others who are smiling and applauding

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The responses are mixed. Some people assumed it was shade:

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While others suggested that's just the way Kacey's face sits:

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Okay, now I want to hear from you! What do you think? Did Kacey look upset, or did the camera just catch her at the wrong time? Let me know in the comments.

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