Beyoncé’s latest musical stampede, “Cowboy Carter,” has galloped onto the scene, bringing a fresh Western breeze to her illustrious repertoire. With an eclectic mix of genres and star-studded collaborations, the Queen Bey reigns supreme once again.
“This ain’t your grandma’s country album. This is Beyoncé,” declared the Grammy powerhouse, setting the stage for a wild ride through the heartland of music.
Featuring a posse of legendary artists, including Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, “Cowboy Carter” promises a hoedown like no other. Parton, who has long championed Beyoncé’s talent, joins forces with the diva on tracks like “Dolly P,” a homage that’s sure to set the barn on fire.
“Just call me Dolly P 🤠,” quipped the country icon in a nod to their collaboration, igniting excitement among fans.
But the rodeo doesn’t stop there. Beyoncé ropes in Linda Martell, a trailblazer in Black country music, for an unforgettable interlude that leads into the foot-stomping anthem “Ya Ya.” And who could forget the unexpected yet delightful pairings of Miley Cyrus and Post Malone, bringing their own brand of flair to the saloon with “II Most Wanted” and “Levii’s Jeans.”
Even hip-hop sensation Shaboozey saddles up for a ride on “Spaghetti,” showcasing the album’s dynamic fusion of genres.
But it’s not just about the big names. Beyoncé shines a spotlight on emerging Black talent in the country scene, from Rhiannon Giddens to Willie Jones, blending tradition with innovation in tracks like “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “Just for Fun.”
With each song serving as a prairie vista into Beyoncé’s soul, “Cowboy Carter” offers a journey through heartache, resilience, and triumph. From the haunting strains of “Blackbird” to the rollicking rhythms of “Sweet Honey Buckin’,” the album paints a vivid portrait of the American West.
So saddle up, y’all, and get ready for a musical showdown like no other. With “Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé proves once again why she’s the reigning queen of the Wild West and beyond.
See full 27-track list below:
- “Ameriican Requiem”
- “Blackbiird” (feat. Tanner Ardell)
- “16 Carriages”
- “Protector”
- “My Rose”
- “Smoke Hour” (Willie Nelson intro)
- “Texas Hold ‘Em”
- “Bodyguard”
- “Dolly P.” (Dolly Patron intro)
- “Jolene”
- “Daughter”
- “Spaghetti” (feat. Shaboozey)
- “Alligator Tears”
- “Smoke Hour II”
- “Just For Fun”
- “II Most Wanted” (feat. Miley Cyrus)
- “Levii’s jeans” (feat. Post Malone)
- “Flamenco” (a picture of what appears to be a reference to Selena is under this title)
- “The Linda Martell Show” (intro by Linda Martell)
- “YaYa” (feat. Willie Jones)
- “Oh Louisiana”
- “Desert Eagle”
- “Riverdance”
- “II Hands II Heaven”
- “Tyrant” (feat. Dolly Parton)
- “Sweet Honey Buckin'”
- “Amen”