Beyoncé finally wins best album Grammy: 'It's been many years'

Beyoncé wins the Grammys main prize on her fifth attempt, and 25 years after her first nomination.

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The star was recognised for her eighth album, Cowboy Carter, which celebrates and contextualises the black roots of country music. She had previously been passed over for the ceremony's main prize on four separate occasions.

As her name was read out, Beyoncé hugged her daughter Blue Ivy, then her husband Jay-Z, before walking to the stage in a gold paisley dress to accept the trophy.

"I just feel very full and very honoured," she said. "It's been many, many years."

The singer dedicated her award to Linda Martell, one of the pioneers for black musicians in country music and the first black woman to perform solo at the Grand Ole Opry (Ms Martell features on several of Cowboy Carter's songs).

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