Beyoncé took fans to the rodeo with her very first country music-inspired album, Cowboy Carter, and based on these reactions, they're enjoying the ride!
She said the idea for the album came after having an unpleasant experience a few years ago that left her feeling unwelcomed. Although she didn't specify which experience, many believed she was referring to the backlash she received for performing her song "Daddy Lessons" at the Country Music Association Awards in 2016 alongside the Dixie Chicks (now known as The Chicks).
Beyoncé also submitted "Daddy Lessons" in country music categories for Grammy consideration, but the Recording Academy's country music committee "rejected" it.
Before the album made its official debut today, Beyoncé released two lead singles — "16 Carriages" and "Texas Hold 'Em" — that became an instant hit on the radio and TikTok. "Texas Hold 'Em" reached No. 1 on the Hot 100 for two weeks, making Beyoncé the first Black woman to top the Hot Country Songs charts.
Well, fans finally got a taste of the full album, which features surprise collaborations from Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, Post Malone, Willie Nelson, and more! Now, they're sharing their initial thoughts ad reactions on Twitter:
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THESE 2-PART HARMONIES BETWEEN BEY AND MILEY on II Most Wanted omgggggg!!!
They compliment each other SO WELL, my God. Wow, they ate that up so MUCH.
Paul McCartney wrote Blackbird about a Black woman during the civil rights movement so for Beyoncé to put the Black country girls on this specific song. I’m going to be so normal about my favorite song. #COWBOYCARTERpic.twitter.com/PWN6knODHA
She literally took the genre, did it how they used to do it, did it how they're doing it now, and then did it how she wanted to do it. Now THAT'S how you do it. #COWBOYCARTERpic.twitter.com/VS9bGToc7i
I hope this album inspires the girls (and the boys) to take artistic risks and make what they want — do not let these labels and fans lock you into what they think you should do. #COWBOYCARTER
To the country artists and fans who didn’t want Beyoncé on that CMA stage, this is y’all fault and now you have to sit deep on it and sulk. You woke her up. Thank you #COWBOYCARTERpic.twitter.com/4s6LRHLOt0
— Will Smith Slapped Me (@AshleyShyMiller) March 29, 2024
Beyonce has been at the top of the game for over 25 years.. but she still experiments, sets new records and surprises fans. That’s a true artist #COWBOYCARTER
If there's one thing Beyoncé's going to do, it's give you a full-blown experience through her artistry! Have you listened to Cowboy Carter yet? If so, share your thoughts below!
