Cowboy Carter
Luke Bryan on Beyonce’s CMA Awards Snub: “If You’re Gonna Make Country Albums, Come Into Our World”
The country music singer chimed in on her 'Cowboy Carter' album during a recent interview with Andy Cohen.
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Sabrina Carpenter on Grammy Ballot for Best New Artist; Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Will Compete in Country: Source (Exclusive)
The "Espresso" hitmaker qualifies for best new artist despite releasing her sixth album this year, while Queen Bey could earn her first country nomination years after the Grammys rejected her twangy song "Daddy Lessons."
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Kelly Clarkson Confused by Beyoncé’s CMA Awards Snub: “I Feel Like Those Songs Were Everywhere”
The singer also opens up about her own challenges in the country music genre, saying she was told, "If I didn’t quit pop music and just go country, I would not be played."
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CMA Awards: Beyoncé Snubbed; Morgan Wallen, Post Malone Earn Multiple Nominations
Queen Bey was completely shut out despite having one of the year’s biggest country albums with 'Cowboy Carter' and the hit song “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
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How ‘Cowboy Carter’ Changed My Life: Shaboozey, Brittney Spencer and Tiera Kennedy on Seminal Beyoncé Album
'Cowboy Carter' has not only been a historic effort for the singer, but it has put a spotlight on rising Black acts in the country genre. As Bey puts it: "When I see Shaboozey tearing the charts up and all the beautiful female country singers flying to new heights, inspiring the world, that is exactly what motivates me.”
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Luke Combs, Tracy Chapman, Morgan Wallen Score ACM Award Nominations
Megan Moroney, Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson are also up for multiple awards at the May 16 event. Though she's currently owning the country charts, Beyoncé will qualify for next year's show with 'Cowboy Carter.'
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Beyoncé Lands at No. 1 With ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album Debut
The singer's country music album bowed atop the Billboard 200 chart.
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Critic’s Notebook: Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Is Haunted by Ghosts of Rejection
The music superstar's latest studio album, the second act of a planned trilogy, addresses detractors while doubling down on her country roots.
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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Boosts Streams for Black Country Acts on Spotify (Exclusive)
Brittney Spencer, Shaboozey, Tanner Adell, Reyna Roberts, Willie Jones and Tiera Kennedy — who all appear on 'Cowboy Carter' — saw an increase in first-time listeners and catalog listeners on Spotify.
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Jon Batiste Applauds Beyoncé for Breaking Down Music Barriers With Her Country Album
"This is the moment yall, where we dismantle the genre machine," Batiste posted on social media. He collaborated with Beyoncé on her new album, 'Cowboy Carter.'
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Beyoncé Sends Flowers to Black Female Artists in Country: “Thank You for Opening Doors for Me”
Amid the release of 'Cowboy Carter,' K. Michelle and Mickey Guyton shared the stunning bouquets of white flowers they received from the Grammy-winning singer on social media.
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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Is Spotify’s Most-Streamed Album in One Day in 2024
The country album features a 27-song tracklist, including collaborations with Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone and Willie Nelson.
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