United Kingdom, Feb. 3 -- Beyonce has won her first ever Album of the Year Grammy Award.

The 44-year-old singer is the ceremony's most decorated artist ever, but has never won the prestigious prize in her four previous nominations, so was thrilled her country record 'Cowboy Carter' finally secured her the acccolade on Sunday (02.02.25).

Joined on stage by her 13-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter, Beyonce said: "I just feel very full and very honoured. It's been many, many years and I just want to thank the Grammys, every songwriter, every collaborator, every producer, all the hard work."

The 'Texas Hold 'Em' hitmaker - who is only the fourth Black female artist to win the award - ended her short speech with a dedication to Linda Martel...