- Music
- 29 Mar 24
The star's new country-influenced album includes a nod to Ireland, in the form of 'Riiverdance'
Beyoncé's epic, 27-track Cowboy Carter album is finally here – arriving 0n streaming platforms this morning with an impressive list of guest stars, including Miley Cyrus, Willie Nelson, and Post Malone.
In addition to the previously released singles 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages', the album includes innovative covers of Dolly Parton's 'Jolene', and The Beatles' 'Blackbird' – plus a track that will stand out to Irish fans: 'Riiverdance'.
The album also finds Beyoncé collaborating with North Carolina-born, Limerick-based musician Rhiannon Giddens.
Earlier this month, Beyoncé shared details about the LP on Instagram.
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"This album has been over five years in the making," she wrote. "It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed…and it was very clear that I wasn’t. But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive. It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world, while also amplifying the voices of some of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating on our musical history.
"The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me. act ii is a result of challenging myself, and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work.
"I have a few surprises on the album, and have collaborated with some brilliant artists who I deeply respect. I hope that you can hear my heart and soul, and all the love and passion that I poured into every detail and every sound.
"I focused on this album as a continuation of RENAISSANCE…I hope this music is an experience, creating another journey where you can close your eyes, start from the beginning and never stop.
"This ain’t a Country album. This is a 'Beyoncé' album. This is act ii COWBOY CARTER, and I am proud to share it with y’all!"
Stream Cowboy Carter below: