CMAT believes Beyoncé helped her get nominated for the Music Prize following the success of her Cowboy Carter LP. She has seen first hand the lack of acceptance artists outside of the country music scene face, but says Bey broke down barriers. View 4 Images CMAT is a new country Queen (Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage)

MERCURY PRIZE favourite CMAT believes Beyoncé helped her get nominated for the award. ‌

The Irish star, whose Euro-Country album is 2/1 with bookies to scoop the prestigious gong in Newcastle, says Bey is a hero for opening the door for different kinds of country music on a very conservative scene. ‌

CMAT, real name Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, explained: “ Beyoncé winning a Grammy (this year) for it is particularly interesting, and I think is a reall

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