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Beyoncé Goes Country: A Yeehaw Transformation

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From hoedown to full-blown genre, Beyoncé's cowboy-themed album 'Cowboy Carter' is making waves in the music industry!

Beyoncé has taken the music world by storm with her latest venture into country music in 'Cowboy Carter.' The Texan star's eighth album is a unique blend of pop, hip-hop, and now, a country twang that has fans buzzing. Featuring collaborations with music icons like Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Linda Martell, Beyoncé's album pays homage to the rich history of country music.

Despite facing criticism for her initial foray into the genre after the 2016 Country Music Awards, Beyoncé's resilience and talent shine through in 'Cowboy Carter.' The album straddles various influences from the Beatles and the Beach Boys to the blues, creating a truly eclectic musical experience.

Diving deeper into Beyoncé's connection to country music, her inclusion of Dolly Parton's classic 'Jolene' garnered a positive response, with Dolly herself expressing approval of Beyoncé's rendition. The album rollout itself is a work of art, showcasing Beyoncé's profound impact on the music industry and her ability to transcend genres with ease.

As fans eagerly await the release of 'Cowboy Carter,' Beyoncé's transformation into a country music sensation marks a new chapter in her illustrious career. This bold move not only showcases her versatility as an artist but also cements her status as a cultural icon, breaking boundaries and redefining genres with each musical endeavor.

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Beyoncé: Cowboy Carter review – from hoedown to full-blown genre ... (The Guardian)

The musician's eighth album straddles the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the blues – and Becky with the Good Hair via Dolly Parton's Jolene.

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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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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Features Miley Cyrus and Post Malone (Variety)

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' includes features from Miley Cyrus and Post Malone, with Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Linda Martell on interludes.

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Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter: The verdict - is it Yeehaw or No Ma'am? (BBC News)

The Texan star's eighth album adds a country twang to her immaculate blend of pop and hip-hop.

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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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How Beyoncé Fits Into the Storied Legacy of Black Country (TIME)

On March 16, 1983, the Country Music Association (CMA) celebrated its 25th anniversary, and I was invited. Buddy Killen, the song publisher who pitched ...

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Dolly Parton Had the Best Reaction to Beyoncé Including “Jolene ... (HarpersBAZAAR.com)

Dolly Parton may be begging Jolene to not take her man, but she's totally fine with Beyoncé taking the song for her new country album.

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Post Malone, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Miley Cyrus all feature ... (ABC)

Beyoncé has been a showbiz fixture for nearly three decades, but for all the caps she's worn, the Houston-bred megastar's cowboy hat has stayed within ...

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Exclusive chat with the man who raised Beyonce (9Homes)

And before he has even had a listen, the hitmaker's father Mathew Knowles told Today Extra he is certain it will be his daughter's eighth No.1 solo album. In ...

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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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16 Looks That Defined Each Style Era of Beyoncé's Career: From ... (WWD)

16 Looks That Defined Each Style Era of Beyoncé's Career: From 'Dangerously in Love' to 'Cowboy Carter'. See the Grammy winner in Elie Saab, Armani Prive, Gucci ...

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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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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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Beyonce's epic Cowboy Carter is outlaw country in the truest sense (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The singer has a clear message on her country music pivot: country's whatever she wants it to be.

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Beyonce's Cowboy Carter now available to download (9Homes)

Beyonce fans are waking up to a very Good Friday this morning with her new album Act II: Cowboy Carter now available for purchase and download.

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

“Blackbird” is his falsetto-disco celebration from Living Proof, one of the Seventies' greatest live albums. He was on top of the world: it was officially “ ...

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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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Are There Visuals for Beyonce Cowboy Carter: Act ii Yet? (Vulture)

Despite releasing a teaser trailer and dropping hints that in-demand artist and model, Nadia Lee Cohen, would direct, Beyoncé has once again refused to give us ...

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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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Beyoncé's Version of Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' Is a Threat (Vulture)

Beyoncé doesn't have time for that. On her new album Cowboy Carter, Bey sings a reworking of the Parton classic, but in her version there is no polite asking — ...

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé's blank space (Michigan Radio)

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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Leave It To Beyoncé to Sing Italian Opera on Her Country Album (ELLE.com)

But then again, “this ain't a country album, this is a Beyoncé album.”

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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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Beyoncé: Singer praised for 'impressive' country album Cowboy Carter (BBC News)

Critics and fans have welcomed the singer's new album Cowboy Carter, which was released on Friday.

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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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A new moment to arise: Beyoncé's cover of the Beatles' Blackbird is ... (The Guardian)

Penned by Paul McCartney as tribute to the civil rights movement, and featuring Black female country artists, it makes perfect sense for the superstar to ...

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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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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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The Meaning Behind Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus's Gorgeous New ... (Cosmopolitan.com)

Beyoncé just dropped Cowboy Carter and blessed us with 27 songs—including a stunning duet with Miley Cyrus called “II Most Wanted” that has already become ...

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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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Beyonce Planned Cowboy Carter Release Before Renaissance ... (Variety)

For 'Cowboy Carter,' Beyonce watched Western movies such as "Killers of the Flower Moon," "Urban Cowboy" and more while recording songs.

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

Dolly Parton's wish has come true. During a 2022 interview with “The Daily Show,” Parton was asked about the hundreds of cover versions of her 1973 country ...

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Beyonce takes 'deeper dive' into country music history (Bendigo Advertiser)

US music superstar Beyonce on Friday released her highly anticipated country album, Cowboy Carter, which she says was born out of an experience years ago ...

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Miley Cyrus Calls Beyoncé 'Everything And More' As Artists ... (Forbes)

Beyoncé's “Cowboy Carter” featured artists including Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and a number of up-and-coming Black country artists, ...

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Beyoncé takes 'deeper dive' into country music history (The New Daily)

US music superstar Beyoncé has released her highly anticipated country album, Cowboy Carter, to wild acclaim.

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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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Beyonce takes 'deeper dive' into country music history (The Canberra Times)

US music superstar Beyonce on Friday released her highly anticipated country album, Cowboy Carter, which she says was born out of an experience years ago ...

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Beyoncé Misses The Point Of Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' (Forbes)

Beyoncé's new album, “Cowboy Carter,” features a cover of Dolly Parton's classic “Jolene,” sparking backlash online.

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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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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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