JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL
'A Result Of Challenging Myself': Beyoncé Opens Up Stepping Into Country Genre With Cowboy Carter Despite Not Feeling 'Welcomed'
Beyoncé made history as the first Black woman to lead Billboard’s country chart with Texas Hold ‘Em one of the album’s singles.
Get ready to saddle up for a musical journey like no other as Beyoncé’s, the queen of pop, unveils her latest masterpiece, Cowboy Carter. In a surprise Instagram post, she revealed the inspiration behind this unexpected venture into the country genre, sharing her journey of feeling unwelcome and the resilience that led to creating this unique musical masterpiece.
Exploring the new horizons
With only 10 days left until Act II of Renaissance drops, Beyoncé took to Instagram to unveil the official album and the backstory behind Cowboy Carter. Cowboy Carter is not just another country album—it’s a testament to her strength and determination. Despite facing criticism and rejection when she initially dipped her toes into the country music scene, “And it was very clear that I wasn’t,” said Beyoncé’s. She also disclosed that the album has been in the works for five years.
“But because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of country music and studied our rich musical archive. It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world, while also amplifying the voices of some of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating on our musical history.”
ALSO READ: Beyonce Reveals Official Title For New Country Album As Act II: Cowboy Carter; Deets Inside
Overcoming criticism
With Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé’s is defying expectations and breaking down barriers. She acknowledges the hurdles she faced and how they fueled her drive to push past limitations.
“Act II is the outcome of challenging myself and taking the time to mix and blend genres to create this work,” Beyoncé said, hinting at “a few surprises on the album,” along with collaborations with “some brilliant artists who I deeply respect.”
Beyoncé also expressed being honored to be the first Black woman to top Billboard’s country chart with Texas Hold ‘Em, one of the two singles from the upcoming album. “That wouldn’t have happened without the support from each and every one of you. My hope is that years from now, mentioning an artist’s race when it comes to music genres will be irrelevant.”
Teasing surprises
In her Instagram post, Beyoncé teased fans with the promise of surprises on Cowboy Carter. Collaborating with respected artists, she’s crafted an album that transcends labels and showcases her versatility as a musician. This isn’t just a country album—it’s a Beyoncé album infused with her style and passion.
Beyoncé’s move into country music has faced criticism from some country fans who might not have listened to her song Daddy Lessons before. However, country legend Dolly Parton came to her defense. Parton even hinted at the possibility of Beyoncé covering her 1973 hit Jolene expressing her excitement about the idea. Get ready, because Cowboy Carter is riding onto the scene on March 29.
Latest Articles
