Beyoncé, on Tuesday, announced the name of her much-anticipated country album. After hinting at her intentions to unveil a country music endeavor and the continuation of her 2022 critically-admired album Renaissance on March 29, she has now officially disclosed that it will be titled Act II: Cowboy Carter.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The celebrated icon took to her Instagram Story to announce the news, simultaneously updating her Instagram bio with the title and release date, and shared a photograph featuring a saddle adorned with a sash in red, white, and blue, bearing the inscription “Cowboy Carter.” This image is also a key feature on the front page of Beyoncé’s official website.
Moreover, enthusiasts are invited to visit the ‘Shop’ area on Queen Bey’s site, where they can pre-order both merchandise and the upcoming album. This section further unveils alternative cover art, showcasing close-up shots of Beyoncé wearing a black cowboy hat, a white snake positioned across her eye, and her blonde locks styled in a feathered cut and braided.
Beyoncé’s website prominently features the image right at the forefront. In the section titled “Shop” on her website, supporters have the opportunity to place pre-orders for both her merchandise and upcoming album, while also being treated to alternate cover art.
This variation showcases close-ups of the award-winning singer’s face adorned with a sleek black cowboy hat, a white snake positioned over one eye, and her hair styled in a mix of blonde, feathered layers and braids.
Beyoncé left her fans astounded when she revealed her upcoming country-styled album at the Super Bowl in February. Following the announcement that instantly became a sensation, she released two tracks with a country flair, named “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” Once country radio stations began broadcasting “Texas Hold ‘Em,” it soared to the top of the Hot Country Songs chart, marking Beyoncé as the first black female artist to ever clinch the number one position on this chart.
The preview hinted that the forthcoming second part of Renaissance is scheduled for a March 29 release, sparking speculation among fans that she might be venturing into the country music arena. This assumption was fueled by what seemed to be a homage to the 1984 cherished western, Paris, Texas, through its visuals.
Due to the dedicated requests of the BeyHive for “Texas Hold ‘Em” to be played on country music stations, by mid-February, the track was officially added to the playlists of these channels. It eventually reached the pinnacle, claiming the No. 1 spot on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Following the revelation of Cowboy Carter, Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyoncé, has shared her thoughts on why her daughter’s venture into a country music album represents a seamless evolution.
Posting a collection of vintage magazine covers on Instagram that featured her daughter donning western-style clothing, Knowles, at the age of 70, captioned the post, “I stumbled upon this video in my IG feed! Growing up in Texas, the cowboy culture has always been a significant part of our lives.”
She went on to explain, “It was always clear to us that this wasn’t solely a part of white culture. In Texas, there’s a significant presence of a black cowboy community. Isn’t that the reason my children have been incorporating it into their wardrobe and artwork from the start?”
Limited information is available regarding the upcoming release of “Cowboy Carter,” set to debut on March 29 in just a handful of weeks. It is rumored that the album may feature a rendition of Dolly Parton’s iconic tune, “Jolene.” In an interaction with Knox News, the celebrated country musician, aged 78, mentioned she had heard word that the prominent artist might have covered her treasured track for this new album.
