Beyoncé's latest masterpiece, her eighth studio album, has now galloped onto the global stage. Brace yourselves for the unveiling of act ii: COWBOY CARTER, hot on the heels of the triumphant debut of two leading singles, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" and "16 CARRIAGES," which serenaded audiences on February 11, during the electrifying Superbowl Sunday.
Under the expert stewardship of Beyoncé herself, COWBOY CARTER embarks on a wild musical journey that traverses myriad genres, all while being deeply rooted in the heart of Country. This isn't just an album—it's a testament to an artist's unyielding spirit, a testament to Beyoncé's unfettered ability to evolve, expand, and craft without boundaries. It refuses to bow to conventions, boldly seizing the reins to elevate, amplify, and redefine the very essence of musical sounds, while fearlessly dismantling entrenched norms surrounding Americana culture.
In a stirring tribute to musical trailblazers of yore, COWBOY CARTER pays homage to the titans of Country, Rock, Classical, and Opera. "The beauty of crafting music lies in its boundless nature," muses Beyoncé. "As I witness the world's evolution, I find myself drawn deeper into the purity of expression." On COWBOY CARTER, her artistic vision shines brilliantly, unfettered by constraints, a testament to her courage to create on her own terms.
With each track, COWBOY CARTER tenderly embraces, cradles, and entices listeners on a journey of discovery, offering 27 spellbinding surprises that defy the confines of traditional genre boundaries. It's a musical odyssey that celebrates liberation, erasing the shackles that confine genre-based music.
So saddle up and prepare to be whisked away on an exhilarating ride through Beyoncé's musical frontier. COWBOY CARTER awaits, ready to ignite your senses and defy all expectations.
COWBOY CARTER is available now.
Available here: https://beyonce.lnk.to/cowboycarter
COWBOY CARTER TRACK LIST:
AMERIICAN REQUIEM
BLACKBIIRD
16 CARRIAGES
PROTECTOR
MY ROSE
SMOKE HOUR ★ WILLIE NELSON
TEXAS HOLD 'EM
BODYGUARD
DOLLY P
JOLENE
DAUGHTER
SPAGHETTII
ALLIIGATOR TEARS
SMOKE HOUR II
JUST FOR FUN
II MOST WANTED
LEVII'S JEANS
FLAMENCO
The LINDA MARTELL SHOW
YA YA
OH LOUISIANA
DESERT EAGLE
RIIVER DANCE
II HANDS II HEAVEN
TYRANT
SWEET ★ HONEY ★ BUCKIIN'
AMEN
Photography Credit: Blair Caldwell
About Parkwood Entertainment
Parkwood Entertainment is a film and production company, record label and management firm founded by entertainer and entrepreneur, Beyoncé in 2010. With offices in Los Angeles and New York City, the company houses departments in music, film, video, live performances and concert production, management, business development, marketing, digital, creative, philanthropy, and publicity. Under its original name, Parkwood Pictures, the company released the film Cadillac Records (2008), in which Beyoncé starred and co-produced. The company has also released the films Obsessed (2009), with Beyoncé as star and executive producer, the winner of the Peabody Award for Entertainment, Lemonade (2017), the Emmy®-nominated Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé (2019), which documents Beyoncé's history-making performance at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in 2018, and the Emmy®-winning Black Is King (2020). Parkwood Entertainment produced The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour (2013-2014), The Formation World Tour (2016), and the aforementioned "Homecoming" performances at Coachella (2018) and co-produced the ON THE RUN Tour (2014) and ON THE RUN II (2018), and the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR (2023).