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Beyoncé Redefining Country Music Roots with New Songs

Beyoncé - Country Music - Rhiannon Giddens

Explore Beyoncé's deep dive into country music and the Black cultural roots she's saluting in her latest releases.

Beyoncé, a proud Houston native, is making waves in the country music scene with her upcoming album 'Act II', set to release on March 29th. Her new songs not only showcase her country roots but also pay homage to the genre's Black cultural origins.

One of the standout features of Beyoncé's latest work is the collaboration with UNCG alumna Rhiannon Giddens on the lead single of her upcoming album, bridging the gap between different musical worlds.

In a bold move, Beyoncé's new album is not just about music but also a statement of defiance, reclaiming her Texan heritage and pushing boundaries in the industry.

With nods to Nashville in her country collaborators, Beyoncé's fusion of genres is a testament to her musical versatility and willingness to challenge tradition.

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Beyoncé's new country songs salute the genre's Black cultural roots (The Washington Post)

Houston native Beyoncé has always repped her country roots. Will her forthcoming “Act II” redefine what country music means?

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Beyoncé drops new songs and says 'Act II' will arrive March 29 (The Associated Press)

After a Verizon commercial starring Beyoncé aired during the Super Bowl ended with the superstar saying “They ready, drop the new music,” the question ...

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UNCG Alumna Rhiannon Giddens Featured on New Beyoncé ... (UNCG University News)

UNC Greensboro alumna Rhiannon Giddens is featured on the lead single of Beyoncé's upcoming album. “I woke up surprised to find that some tracks that I ...

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Super Bowl 2024 announcement: Why Beyoncé is reclaiming ... (BBC News)

Beyoncé's new album might be an act of defiance as well as a nod back to her roots in Texas.

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Some of Beyoncé's country collaborators have Nashville ties (Axios)

Zoom in: "Texas Hold 'Em" opens with a charging banjo riff care of the celebrated folk musician Rhiannon Giddens, who has made her mark in Nashville. Giddens, a ...

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The Weekend Catch-Up: Beyoncé Was the Real Winner of the 2024 ... (Underscore_SF)

Plus: It appears fireworks were thrown into the self-driving car that caught fire in San Francisco's Chinatown neighborhood on Satruday.

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Beyoncé released two country songs: Here's everything we know ... (The Tennessean)

Beyonce included country song "Daddy's Lessons" on her 2016 album "Lemonade." The same year, she performed the track with country band the Chicks at the Country ...

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