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music1 year ago

"Beyoncé Unveils 'Cowboy Carter' as Title for Highly Anticipated Country Album"

Beyoncé's upcoming country-inspired album, Cowboy Carter, is set to be released on March 29 as the second installment of her "three-act project." The album features singles "Texas Hold ‘Em" and "16 Carriages," with Dolly Parton hinting at a cover of her classic song "Jolene." "Texas Hold ‘Em" has already topped the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs charts, making Beyoncé the first Black woman artist to achieve this in the country genre. The album features collaborations with renowned musicians and showcases Beyoncé's vision for a country sound with a touch of fire.

via Rolling Stone|
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music1 year ago

"Beyoncé Makes History with No. 1 Country Hit 'Texas Hold 'Em'"

Beyoncé's new song "Texas Hold 'Em" has made history by reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, making her the first Black woman to achieve this feat. Another song, "16 Carriages," also charted at No. 9. Both tracks are part of Beyoncé's upcoming album, Act II, set for release on March 29. This marks her first entries on the country music charts, with "Texas Hold 'Em" also debuting at No. 54 on the Country Airplay chart.

via Pitchfork|
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music1 year ago

"Beyoncé's Bold Country Crossover and Super Bowl Spectacle"

Beyoncé is embracing her country roots as she prepares to release her forthcoming album Act II, infusing her music with steel guitars, banjos, and western swing. From her early days in Destiny's Child to her solo career, Beyoncé has been fortifying her country foundation, culminating in her recent focus on country music. Despite facing challenges and criticism, she continues to assert her place in the genre, reclaiming and reviving the history and culture of Black cowboys and cowgirls through her Ivy Park Rodeo clothing collection. With Act II on the horizon, Beyoncé's country renaissance is in full swing, showcasing her deep connection to her Texas roots and her determination to make her mark in the country music world.

via Rolling Stone|
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music1 year ago

"Beyoncé's Country Music Journey: From New Singles to Black Cultural Roots"

Beyoncé has released two country-infused songs, "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages," as part of her long-anticipated "Act II" project, signaling a potential full-length country album. The singles pay homage to Beyoncé's Southern roots and feature banjo, steel guitar, and powerful organs, drawing on Black cultural influences in country music. The release follows the success of Beyoncé's previous country song "Daddy Lessons" and is expected to further redefine and elevate the genre, despite historical resistance faced by Black artists in country music. Music experts anticipate that Beyoncé's album will spotlight and honor Black artistry in the genre, akin to Ray Charles's impact on country music with "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music."

via The Washington Post|
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arts1 year ago

"Beyoncé Drops Surprise Country Album 'Act II' with Two New Songs"

Beyoncé announced her new country-themed album, "Act II," during a Super Bowl commercial, following up on her 2022 album "Renaissance." The album is set to be released on March 29 and features songs like "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages," hinting at a country-rock theme. This marks a departure from Beyoncé's previous surprise album releases, signaling a shift in her communication strategy.

via The New York Times|
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