Female pop stars are taking the Grammy Awards by storm this year, and as they vie for wins in marquee categories, many Canadians could share in their victory.

Beyoncé's latest record, Cowboy Carter, is a wildly ambitious attempt to contextualise and commemorate the black roots of country music. It's the sort of thing that delights Grammy voters, who traditionally prefer albums that elevate America's musical history over contemporary, cutting-edge productions.