Get ready, y’all, because Queen Bey is taking us on a wild ride with her upcoming album, Cowboy Carter! Beyoncé herself has spilled the beans on what we can expect from this highly anticipated release, and let me tell you, it’s got us all on the edge of our seats.
In a heartfelt statement shared on social media, Beyoncé kicked off the countdown to the album’s release on March 29th:
“Today marks the 10-day countdown until the release of act ii. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of the supporters of TEXAS HOLD ‘EM and 16 CARRIAGES. I feel honored to be the first Black woman with the number one single on the Hot Country Songs chart.”
She went on:
“That would not have happened without the outpouring of support from each and every one of you. My hope is that years from now, the mention of an artist’s race, as it relates to releasing genres of music, will be irrelevant.”
But Cowboy Carter is more than just another album for Beyoncé. It’s the culmination of over five years of hard work and dedication, born out of an experience where she didn’t feel welcomed in the country music scene. Instead of letting that negativity hold her back, Beyoncé dove headfirst into the rich history of country music, drawing inspiration from its roots and traditions.
“This album has been over five years in the making. It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed…and it was very clear that I wasn’t. But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive,” Beyoncé shared. “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.”
She added:
“The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me. act ii is a result of challenging myself, and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work.”
But this album isn’t just about breaking barriers; it’s about pushing boundaries and defying expectations. Beyoncé has poured her heart and soul into every detail and sound, blending genres and collaborating with some of the brightest talents in the industry. And if her previous work is anything to go by, we’re in for a real treat!
“I focused on this album as a continuation of RENAISSANCE,” Beyoncé revealed. “I hope this music is an experience, creating another journey where you can close your eyes, start from the beginning and never stop.”
So, buckle up, y’all, because Beyoncé is about to take us on a musical journey like no other. This ain’t just a country album; this is a Beyoncé album. And we couldn’t be more excited to saddle up and ride along with her on this epic adventure!
