Country music star Mickey Guyton received a surprising and heartwarming gesture from none other than Beyoncé, just before the release of her Cowboy Carter country album. Guyton, 40, initially thought it was a prank call when she heard that Beyoncé wanted to contact her.

However, Beyoncé’s intentions were genuine, and she sought to honor Guyton for her significant contributions to country music, especially as a Black artist. Beyoncé sent Guyton beautiful flowers along with a heartfelt note expressing her gratitude and admiration.

“It was just really cool to be acknowledged,” Guyton shared. “You don’t realize how when you become an activist, which was never my intention, it comes with a price.”

The unexpected acknowledgment from Beyoncé deeply touched Guyton, particularly considering her advocacy work and the challenges she has faced as a Black woman in the country music industry. The gesture underscored the importance of representation and support within the music community.

Guyton, who also attended the gala to honor Blake Shelton, emphasized the significance of the event’s focus on finding a cure for brain disease. The cause holds personal meaning for Guyton, as her grandmother suffered from dementia.

“It’s such a special event. My grandmother had dementia, so it hits me very, very hard,” Guyton expressed. “It’s in my family, and it’s hard when you see someone that you love so much going through something like that. So this is really, really, really important to me.”

Overall, Beyoncé’s unexpected gesture served as a touching reminder of the power of recognition and support within the music industry and beyond.