Beyoncé isn’t going anywhere.
On Thursday, the internet exploded with accusations that the Country Music Association deleted all content related to Beyoncé’s performance with the Dixie Chicks during Wednesday night’s CMAs.
One Twitter user wrote, “The Country Music Awards pulled a pretty racist move after using Beyoncé for ratings.”
Meanwhile, another demanded the Country Music Association “release a statement” on why they “removed all evidence of Beyoncé performing at the CMAs.”
But Jay Jones, director of media relations for the Country Music Association, told Page Six there was a reason that one piece of Beyoncé-related content was removed.
“In advance of the broadcast, CMA removed a five-second promotional clip from ABC.com and CMA’s Facebook page. The promo was unapproved and CMA removed it prior to the broadcast,” he explained.
Jones also said that “Beyoncé’s performance with Dixie Chicks was a highlight of the evening.”
A request for comment from Beyoncé was not immediately returned.