Grab your cowboy hat, 'cause ACT II: COWBOY CARTERBeyoncé's next installment RENAISSANCE project, has officially arrived. stream it below.
The second act began in February with the announcement of the album and the dual release of “TEXAS HOLD 'EM” and “16 CARRIAGES,” which confirmed that this project is country-inspired. Shortly after, Beyoncé revealed that this album was born from an experience in which she felt unwelcome and the writing and recording process. ACT II has encouraged her to delve into the rich history of black artists in country music.
She's recruited a team of heavy hitters to come along for the ride, including icons Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton. Miley Cyrus and Post Malone are also guests COWBOY PURSE. Linda Martell, the first black woman to play on the Grand Ole Opry, also has a moment to take center stage.
Beyoncé has already made history once with this album, as “TEXAS HOLD 'EM” became the first song by a black woman to top the country charts. In a note, the artist shared, “My hope is that within a few years, the mention of an artist's race, when it comes to the release of musical genres, will be irrelevant.”
Naturally, Beyoncé was one of the women dominating the touring landscape in 2023, and we named the “Renaissance World Tour” one of the best live shows of the year.
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ACT II: COWBOY CARTER Songs list:
01. AMERICAN REQUIEM
02. BLACKBIRD
03. 16 CARS
04. PROTECTIVE
05. MY ROSE
06. SMOKING TIME (with Willie Nelson)
07. TEXAS HOLD'EM
08. BODYGUARD
09. DOLLY P.
10. JOLENE
11. DAUGHTER
12. SPAGHETTI
13. CROCODILE TEARS
14. SMOKING TIME II
15. JUST FOR FUN
16. II THE MOST WANTED (with Miley Cyrus)
17. LEVII JEANS
18. FLAMENCO
19. THE LINDA MARTELL SHOW
20. NOW NOW
21. OH LOUISIANA
22. DESERT EAGLE
23. RIIVERDANCE
24. II HANDS II HEAVEN
25. TYRANT
26. SWEET HONEY BUCKIN'
27. AMEN
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