Tina Knowles, mother of pop sensation Beyoncé, recently opened up about the sheer joy and disbelief she experienced when her daughter took home the prestigious Album of the Year award at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Beyoncé's album, Cowboy Carter, not only clinched this significant honor but also marked her first win in this category, making history as the most awarded artist ever with 35 Grammy wins and 99 nominations.
During her heartfelt appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, which aired on February 24, 2025, Tina couldn't contain her excitement as she recounted the memorable evening of the ceremony held on February 2. "I just was not expecting it. I was really shocked. I sat there for a second and didn’t even believe it was true," she shared candidly.
Tina revealed she was at her daughter’s home on Grammy day to help both Beyoncé and her granddaughter, Blue Ivy, prepare for the big night. Despite her close involvement, the victory took her completely by surprise. "I was sitting there with my granddaughter Rumi and my grandson Sir. When she did this [looks around shocked], I said, ‘It’s real!’" Tina recounted, laughing as she remembered the initial moment of shock when the award was announced.
Her animated retelling didn’t stop there. She explained, "I couldn’t believe it because there have been so many times where I thought it would happen and it didn’t." This sentiment reflects not just her joy but also the many near misses her daughter had over the years, highlighting the weight of this historic recognition.
The dynamics of the family also played out gently during this special moment, especially the role of young Blue Ivy. Tina affectionately described her granddaughter’s enthusiastic vantage point during the awards ceremony, calling her “a bossy little Capricorn like her grandma.” This playful jab added heartwarming humor to the evening, as Blue was seen giving Beyoncé the gentle nudge to get up and accept her award.
“It was funny because then they show Blue…and Beyoncé is sitting like this,” she said, mimicking her daughter’s shocked expression when her name was announced. “And Blue is saying ‘get up’ as she walked on the stage, so they call her the manager.” Tina's pride for Blue Ivy shines through, as she has begun to demonstrate her own talents by performing alongside her mother on stage.
Beyond her praises for Beyoncé and Blue, Tina Knowles also expressed her admiration for her other daughter, Solange, who has continuously made waves within the music industry. During the same interview, she gushed, "I’m proud of Solange always. Solange is such an artist, you know, she’s really an artist.” Not to forget, Tina extended her love and support to Kelly Rowland, her daughter's longtime friend, saying, “And I’m proud of Kelly too, I’ve got to bring it up because that's my other baby.”
This Grammy win is not just another feather in Beyoncé's cap; it's also a pivotal moment for their family. Having the opportunity to witness such iconic achievements up close is heartwarming, and the bond between Tina, Beyoncé, and the next generation is clearly evident as they celebrate one another's successes.
Outside of their musical endeavors, Tina Knowles is also busy with her own projects. She recently disclosed details about her forthcoming memoir titled Matriarch, which is slated for release on April 15, 2025. This book promises to give fans even more insights about the matriarch of one of music's most illustrious families.
The excitement surrounding Beyoncé's Grammy win and Tina's infectious enthusiasm encapsulate not only the pride of family but also the celebration of monumental achievements within the music industry. With Tina Knowles at the helm as both supporter and proud mother, the legacy of talent and artistry continues to thrive within their family.