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2024 - 3 - 29

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Album Revolutionizes Country Music Scene

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Beyoncé's new album 'Cowboy Carter' is a game-changer in the country music world. Find out why! #Beyonce #CowboyCarter #CountryMusic

Beyoncé has once again stunned the world with her latest album, 'Cowboy Carter.' This 27-track masterpiece takes listeners on a musical journey like never before, featuring collaborations with industry legends like Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton, and surprising appearances by Miley Cyrus and Post Malone. The album's cover art, dripping in red, white, and blue Americana, is a symbol-laden spectacle that has fans buzzing with excitement.

Beyoncé's dive into country music has sparked a wave of discussions within the industry. With roots in her 2016 CMA Awards reception, 'Cowboy Carter' challenges the traditional boundaries of country music, forcing the establishment to take notice of Beyoncé's undeniable talent and influence. Her modern take on Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' showcases her ability to reinvent classics while staying true to the essence of the genre.

In the midst of critical acclaim and controversy, Beyoncé's journey into the world of country music has been a rollercoaster ride. From facing harsh criticism after her 2016 Country Music Awards performance to the release of her groundbreaking 'Cowboy Carter' album, Beyoncé has shattered expectations and proven her versatility as an artist. This moment marks a significant shift in the music industry's landscape, challenging norms and reshaping perceptions of what defines country music.

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album rollout pays homage to the rich history of country music, cementing her status as a trailblazer in the industry. With each track on the album, Beyoncé pushes boundaries, blurring genre lines and showcasing her unparalleled creativity and artistry.

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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Is Here (The New York Times)

The superstar's new LP is a 27-track tour of popular music with a Beatles cover, cameos by Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton, and features from Miley Cyrus and ...

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What Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter means for country music (Vox)

Her new album seems to have roots in her reception at the 2016 CMA Awards, but the country music establishment can't stop Beyoncé.

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Beyoncé's 'Jolene' Lyrics vs. Dolly Parton's Original: What's New ... (Billboard)

On the just-released Cowboy Carter album, Beyoncé included a melodically faithful but lyrically updated version of Parton's 1973 classic "Jolene." By Katie ...

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The symbolism in Beyoncé's \"Cowboy Carter\" album has fans talking (CNN)

Its primary cover art contains a whole rodeo's worth of American symbolism. It's head-to-toe red, white and blue.

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Beyonce's 'Jolene' Cover Updates Dolly Parton's Song Lyrics (Variety)

Beyoncé puts her own spin on Dolly Parton's 1973 classic 'Jolene' on her latest album 'Cowboy Carter.'

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Beyoncé's first country music foray drew harsh criticism—here's how ... (CNBC)

Beyoncé "did not feel welcomed" into country music after a 2016 Country Music Awards performance. Her response to the criticism led to a No.

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé's blank space: The endless social climb of pop's ... (NPR)

The Carters have it all — wealth, influence, critical cred — but they've never stopped chasing the approval of exclusive institutions like the Grammys.

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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Rollout Pays Homage to Country Music's ... (Rolling Stone)

Beyonce has used the rollout for her upcoming album 'Cowboy Carter' to pay homage to country music's rich history.

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Every Beyoncé Album Cover, Ranked (Billboard)

Beyonce's album covers ranked worst to best, from 'Dangerously in Love' to 'Cowboy Carter.'

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BEYONCÉ RELEASES COWBOY CARTER (PRNewswire)

PRNewswire/ -- Beyoncé's eighth studio album is available worldwide now. act ii COWBOY CARTER arrives today following the successful release of two lead...

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This Moment To Arise: The Revisionary Genius of Beyoncé's ... (Rolling Stone)

It's a stroke of Beyoncé's revisionary genius that brings the story of “Blackbird” full circle. She claims the song as if Paul McCartney wrote it for her.

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Beyoncé's new 'Cowboy Carter' album is out. Here's what we know ... (Austin American-Statesman)

Beyoncé's 'Act II' of her Renaissance album, 'Cowboy Carter', features artists like Willie Nelson, Miley Cyrus and Post Malone.

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Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Breakdown: Shaboozey, Blackbird Cover ... (Variety)

A deep dive into Beyoncé's new album 'Cowboy Carter,' from Miley Cyrus and Shaboozey to a cover of the Beatles' 'Blackbird' and more.

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Every Beyoncé Album, Ranked (Vulture)

When tasked with the fool's errand of ranking every Queen Bey album, where does one even begin? We considered the factors that made Beyoncé Knowles into the ...

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How Beyoncé Changed the Music Industry (TIME)

Over the course of her three-decade career, the musical superstar has challenged industry conventions and superficial assumptions about her art by doing things ...

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I saw Beyoncé get booed at the CMAs. I've been waiting for 'Cowboy ... (MSNBC)

Beyoncé's new album "Act II: Cowboy Carter" is her response to her not feeling welcomed in the country music space. Many Black fans of the country music ...

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Cowboy Carter Features Rumi Carter, Beyoncé's Daughter, on ... (Variety)

Beyoncé enlists her daughter Rumi Carter for a brief moment on 'Protector,' included on her latest album 'Cowboy Carter.'

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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter': All 27 Tracks Ranked (Billboard)

Park your Lexus, throw your keys up and dig into Billboard's preliminary ranking and review of Beyoncé's eighth solo studio album.

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Beyoncé drops 'Cowboy Carter' and hold on to your horses ... (CNN)

Queen Bey's new “Act II - Cowboy Carter” has arrived, and Post Malone, Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Linda Martell are some of the artists to ...

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10 takeaways from Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' (The Washington Post)

Beyonce's new album, “Cowboy Carter,” is a big one: 27 tracks, almost 80 minutes, and guest stars including Linda Martell, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, ...

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Beyoncé Releases 'Cowboy Carter' Album (Hollywood Reporter)

Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé has officially dropped her country album, which features songs '16 Carriages,' 'Texas Hold 'Em,' 'Jolene' and 'Smoke Hour.

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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Includes a Shout-Out to Linda Martell ... (Rolling Stone)

All you need to know about Linda Martell, the pioneering country singer who appears on Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter.'

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From Miley Cyrus To Shaboozey, Who Joined Beyoncé On 'Cowboy ... (Today.com)

Dolly Parton, Tanner Adell and more: All the collaborators on Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter'. You won't want to miss these artist collaborations on the Beyoncé's ...

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Beyoncé Is Boldly Defying Country's Stereotypes (TIME)

Beyoncé is country's latest outlaw—and challenging the genre's racist and sexist aesthetics, writes Taylor Crumpton.

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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Meets Online Fandom at the Crossroads (WIRED)

The release of Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" exposes the tenor of online fandom today—and the fiction of a shared internet.

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Miley Cyrus Celebrates Beyoncé After 'Cowboy Carter' Collab: 'You ... (Rolling Stone)

Miley Cyrus called Beyonce her "everything and more" after the two collaborated on the 'Cowboy Carter' track 'II Most Wanted.'

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Miley Cyrus, Post Malone Thank Beyonce for 'Cowboy Carter' Collabs (Variety)

Miley Cyrus and Post Malone thanked Beyonce for collaborating with them on the 'Cowboy Carter' songs 'II Most Wanted' and 'Levii's Jeans.'

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Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus Release 'II Most Wanted' (Vulture)

Beyoncé links with Miley Cyrus for 'II Most Wanted.' Is that Old Blue Jeans on the 'Cowboy Carter' album cover?

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Cowboy Carter Review: Every Thought We Had While Listening to ... (Glamour)

Glamour staff gathered on the day of Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter's release to review and listen and share our thoughts.

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"Cowboy Carter" — Beyoncé's first country album — has arrived (CBS News)

Beyoncé's new album, featuring collaborations with some of country music's biggest names, including Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, has already reached No.

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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Is an Epic Tour De Force: Album Review (Variety)

Cultural impact aside, Beyoncé's 27-song 'Carter Country' is a hugely fun, shape-shifting set that never stops being fascinating for a second.

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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter': The Samples & Interpolations on Her ... (Billboard)

“I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive,” Beyoncé wrote in a March 19 Instagram post detailing the album's ...

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Breaking Down Every Featured Artist on Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter ... (Billboard)

Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' has arrived. Here's every featured artist on the album, from Dolly Parton to Miley Cyrus.

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10 takeaways from Beyoncé's new album, 'Cowboy Carter' (NPR)

Is the much-hyped sequel to Renaissance a country album? In many ways, yes — but it's also a sprawling collage of disparate references, while remaining a ...

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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' spotlights Linda Martell, Black country ... (NBC News)

Beyoncé's new album, “Cowboy Carter,” has shined a light on Linda Martell, a Black country music pioneer that many people may not know.

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How Beyoncé answered Dolly Parton's call and switched up the ... (CNN)

During a 2022 interview with “The Daily Show,” Parton was asked about the hundreds of cover versions of her 1973 country classic “Jolene” and the one artist yet ...

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A Brief Literary History of the Murder Ballad, in Honor of Beyoncé's ... (Literary Hub)

What I am most fascinated by is the pastiche in Cowboy Carter. For as she paid tribute to disco in Renaissance, on the new record Bey is laying laurels for ...

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Here's How Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' & 'Renaissance' Are ... (Billboard)

Beyoncé has explained that both albums are a part of a trilogy. Here are some ways Cowboy Carter alludes to Queen Bey's Renaissance album.

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Beyoncé Changed The Meaning Of Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' (Forbes)

Beyoncé's new album, “Cowboy Carter,” features a cover of Dolly Parton's classic “Jolene,” sparking discourse over Jay-Z and the meaning of the original ...

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Dolly Parton wished for Beyoncé to cover "Jolene" years before ... (CBS Cleveland)

In a 2022 interview on The Daily Show, Dolly Parton said having Beyoncé record a version of "Jolene" would be "killer."

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This new Beyonce song name drops a Central Valley city ... (KFSN-TV)

Valley native Ryan Beatty confirms the Fresno County city that was named dropped on Beyonce's new album, Cowboy Carter.

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7 Things to Know About Country Pioneer Linda Martell, Who ... (Billboard)

On Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, the superstar salutes pioneering country artist Linda Martell, the first Black woman to play the Grand Ole Opry in 1969.

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Who is Linda Martell, the Black country musician Beyoncé spotlights? (The Washington Post)

Beyoncé highlighted Linda Martell in her album “Cowboy Carter.” Martell was the first Black woman to play the Grand Ole Opry and hit Billboard's country ...

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New Beyoncé album is a welcome-back-to-country gift to Black ... (The Washington Post)

Opinion. New Beyoncé album is a welcome-back-to-country gift to Black Americans ... When I was growing up in a small Ohio town in the 1980s, the rules were simple ...

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Beyoncé gives Dolly Parton's “Jolene” a savage — and classic — twist. (Vox)

The 27-track album is a rich, sprawling tribute to various eras and genres of Southern music, from outlaw country to Louisiana's zydeco to 1960s rock 'n' roll — ...

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Beyonce's highly anticipated country album 'Act II: Cowboy Carter' is ... (KKCO-TV)

It also features ...

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Beyonce Finds a New Freedom and Redefines Country Music on ... (Rolling Stone)

The second act of the trilogy of albums that began with Renaissance is a brilliant dissertation on genre, Southern culture, and her own artistic genius.

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Meet the quartet of Black country artists featured on Beyoncé's ... (USA TODAY)

Beyoncé's cover of The Beatles' song "Blackbird" on her new album "Cowboy Carter" features a quintet of emerging Black women country artists.

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Beyonce's highly anticipated country album 'Act II: Cowboy Carter' is ... (Alaska's News Source)

It also features ...

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10 takeaways from Beyoncés new album, 'Cowboy Carter' (OPB News)

Two NPR Music staffers, reporter Sidney Madden and editor Sheldon Pearce, have been listening since the stroke of midnight. They come to you now with the 10 ...

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Beyonce's highly anticipated country album 'Act II: Cowboy Carter' is ... (WCAX)

It also features ...

Beyoncé Goes Country (Lefsetz Letter)

What kind of crazy, f*cked up world do we live in where Taylor Swift leaves country for Top Forty and Beyoncé leaves Top Forty for country?

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Beyoncé fans celebrate 'Cowboy Carter' album release at Cleveland ... (Signal Cleveland)

The museum hosted the event Friday to highlight Beyoncé 's most anticipated album and the female country rock stars who influenced her music.

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Beyoncé Fans Turn Out in Nashville to Celebrate 'Cowboy Carter' (The New York Times)

Beyoncé fans had spent the day racing from store to store, searching for their first cowboy hat or pair of white cowboy boots. They brought out the denim ...

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