New details about Beyoncé's upcoming album, 'Cowboy Carter,' set to release tonight (March 29), have surfaced following the recent tracklist reveal. The highly anticipated follow-up to Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' will feature a star-studded lineup of collaborators. Post Malone joins Beyoncé on the track 'Levii's Jeans,' while Miley Cyrus lends her vocals to 'II Most Wanted.' The album also includes appearances by legendary artists such as Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Linda Martell, the first black female solo artist to perform at the Grand Ole Opry.
The tracklist unveiling confirmed that 'Cowboy Carter' will include a cover of Dolly Parton's iconic song 'Jolene,' as well as a rendition of the Beatles' 'Blackbird.' Notable guests on the album include hip-hop and Americana artist Shaboozey, as well as country singer-songwriters Tanner Adell and Willie Jones.
Speculations about potential collaborators for 'Cowboy Carter' have been put to rest, with confirmed artists debunking rumors that ranged from Taylor Swift to Travis Scott. Beyoncé's new era kicked off in February with the surprise release of singles 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages' during the Super Bowl.
'Cowboy Carter' marks the highly anticipated 'Act II' of Beyoncé's 2022 project 'Renaissance.' The singer had previously hinted at a three-part project, with the first two singles featuring collaborations with Raphael Saadiq, Robert Randolph, and Rhiannon Giddens.
In a recent social media post, Beyoncé shared that her journey to 'Cowboy Carter' began five years ago, inspired by an incident where she felt unwelcome in the country music scene. This experience likely refers to her controversial 2016 performance at the Country Music Association Awards, where she faced backlash for her duet with the Dixie Chicks.
Beyoncé's deep dive into the history of country music following this incident led her to explore the genre's rich musical heritage. The singer expressed her commitment to honoring the roots of country music through her upcoming album, 'Cowboy Carter,' which promises to be a poignant tribute to the genre's legacy.
