Beyoncé earned her first album of the year award at this year's Grammys for her acclaimed eighth studio album, "Cowboy Carter."

Correcting what was widely seen as an historic wrong, Beyoncé won best album at the 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. 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.

Reigning Grammy Album of the Year winner Beyoncé won Outstanding Female Artist and Outstanding Album of the Year to lead winners Wednesday during night two of the 56th NAACP Image Awards’ pre-awards show.

Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter showcase their extraordinary cross-generational talent at the 56th annual celebration of Black excellence