Grammy-winning songstress Beyoncé, celebrated for her acclaimed album “Renaissance,” has once again graced the music scene with a remarkable creation titled “Cowboy Carter.”
Serving as a potential sequel to her previous work, “Act II: Cowboy Carter” emerges as a prospective installment within a trilogy or a series of albums originating from “Renaissance.”
Recently, the artist unveiled a comprehensive 27-track lineup for “Act II: Cowboy Carter” on her Instagram profile. However, can we truly anticipate Beyoncé to conclude her endeavors with this album so swiftly?
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Released at the stroke of midnight last Friday, the album boasts a constellation of talents, with “Queen Bey” joining forces with Post Malone for the track “Levii‘s Jeans,” while “II Most Wanted” showcases the collaboration with “Teen Queen” Miley Cyrus.
Moreover, “Act II: Cowboy Carter” pays homage to country music luminary Dolly Parton with a cover of her timeless hit “Jolene.” Parton, aged 78, not only endorsed the rendition but also promptly tweeted her approval upon the release of the tracklist by the “Crazy in Love” star.
Listen to my original “Jolene” while you wait for @Beyonce’s COWBOY CARTER – Dolly P https://t.co/jtw7AcQ1Cq pic.twitter.com/ghHWTekQhp
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) March 28, 2024
In addition to these collaborations, the genre icon Willie Nelson, renowned for his contributions to country music, graces Beyoncé’s latest album with his presence in the song “Smoke Hour.”
Interestingly, the 42-year-old sensation took to Instagram on March 19 to divulge details about “Act II: Cowboy Carter” to her devoted fan base. In her post, she asserted, “This ain’t a Country album. This is a ‘Beyoncé’ album.”
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Among the plethora of tracks featured on the album are “American Requiem,” “Blackbird,” “Protector,” “My Rose,” “Smoke Hour,” “Bodyguard,” “Daughter,” “Alligator Tears,” “Smoke Hour II,” “Just For Fun,” “Flamenco,” “The Linda Martell Show,” “Oh Louisiana,” “Desert Eagle,” “Riiverdale,” “II Hands II Heaven,” “Tyrant,” “Sweet Honey Buckin’,” and “Amen.”
Last month, Beyoncé’s track “Texas Hold ‘Em” propelled her to the summit of the Billboard Hot Country chart, marking her as the first black woman to achieve such a feat.