Beyonce goes bluegrass?

Beyonce and Sugarland performing together on the American Music AwardsThe Associated Press is reporting that last night’s American Music Awards on ABC featured an unexpected duet between country sensation Sugarland and pop mega-star Beyonce

Sugarland has been performing an acoustic version of the Beyonce song, Irreplaceable, in their stage show, and their publicist was able to arrange the impromptu duet for the AMA show.

AP quotes the pop star while watching a replay of their set backstage as remarking:

“The bluegrass version… It ain’t bad.”

Hat tip – Rick Briggs

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John had served as primary author and editor for The Bluegrass Blog from its launch in 2004 until being folded into Bluegrass Today in September of 2011. He continues in that capacity here, managing a strong team of columnists and correspondents.