Previously, Beyoncé released a pair of singles to pave the way for the new album. Those are two songs: 16 Carriages and Texas Hold ‘Em .
Texas Hold ‘Em debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard music chart in the Hot Country Songs category, making Beyoncé the first black female singer to top the list. book.
Beyoncé’s new album is expected to be released to the audience on March 29.
Beyoncé has been working on a new album for more than 5 years
On the evening of March 19, on her personal Instagram, Beyoncé posted the official cover photo of her upcoming album Cowboy Carter, along with hints about this music product. She also sent emotional thanks to fans.
In the cover photo, she wears a classic red, white and blue Western jumpsuit, along with a white cowboy hat, sitting on the back of a white horse.
Beyoncé revealed that she will sing country music in this album.
Beyoncé – 16 CARRIAGES (Official Visualizer)
“This album has been over 5 years in the making. It was born out of an experience I had many years ago.
Thanks to that experience, I gained a deeper understanding of the history of country music and researched more about rich musical materials.
It’s gratifying to see how music can unite so many people around the world, while also amplifying the voices of some of those who have dedicated their lives to our musical history.”
In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Beyoncé explained the inspiration that made her decide to make a country music album, with a cowboy style.
“One of my inspirations comes from the outcast history of America’s black cowboys.
Many of them were originally called cattlemen, who experienced great discrimination and were often forced to work with the worst, most ill-tempered horses.
Later, the horse races of these black people surprised the performing artists. We are inspired by the culture and equestrian style here,” said the female singer.
Beyoncé said she also faced a lot of judgment when she first entered this genre. This forced her to overcome her own limits.
Also in her announcement, Beyoncé mentioned the singles 16 Carriages and Texas Hold ‘Em, the pair of singles that set her new records.
“I feel honored to be the first woman of color to have a #1 single on the Hot Country Songs chart,” Beyoncé wrote. This wouldn’t have happened if I didn’t have the enthusiastic support from the audience.
I also hope that in many years to come, mentioning an artist’s race and skin color in releasing music products will no longer exist.”
Will Taylor Swift contribute vocals?
Beyoncé also revealed to fans that there will be a few surprises in the new album. She will be collaborating with some outstanding artists that she greatly respects.
On February 13, Killah B, producer and co-writer of Texas Hold ‘Em, gave an interview to TMZ.
Their conversation led fans to speculate that Taylor Swift could be a featured artist on Beyoncé’s new album.
“Let’s all wait and see. Beyoncé is on the verge of shocking the world. I’ll let your imagination decide,” Killah B said humorously.
On social network X, many audiences of the two female artists also posted status lines of prediction and anticipation.