As we wait for Beyoncé’s ACT 11 Cowboy Carter to drop at midnight we had to shine a light on the contributions of black country artists to the album.
According to EW previews of the album reveal duets with Miley Cyrus and Post Malone (among others) and cameos from country legends Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson.
All in all, the album features a whopping 27 tracks, including interludes.
Country pioneer Linda Martell, the first legit Black female country star, also shows up in an interlude, introducing the track, “Ya Ya,” which features an interpolation of the Beach Boys’ hit “Good Vibrations.”
And that’s not the only nod to classic rock: Bey also covers the Beatles’ beloved ballad “Blackbird,” off their White Album.
Yoncé and Cyrus’ voices blend beautifully on the track “II Most Wanted,” while Malone guests on the following track, “Levii’s Jeans,” and country and hip-hop artist Shaboozey pops up on “Spaghettii.”
Cowboy Carter also includes contributions from Black country artists such as Rhiannon Giddens, Tanner Adell, and Willie Jones.
HAPPY ALBUM RELEASE DAY TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE #CowboyCarter pic.twitter.com/9iYyC5Knq7
— Bre (@bre0gee) March 28, 2024
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Beyoncé leaving the booth after recording Daughter #CowboyCarter pic.twitter.com/dnOlgnLSsH
— #FreeCongo???????? (@SLYTAUREAN__) March 28, 2024
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With @tanneradell on #Blackbiirds on #CowboyCarter , heres what @SpillMyINK (producer/songwriter on #16carriages) had to say about her talent ???? #AcknowledgedPodcast pic.twitter.com/JUAHt2TFTb
— Alana M. Yzola (@AlanaMYzola) March 29, 2024
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I remember when she posted this & someone said “Beyonce album already done” & the comments were so shady. Now it’s confirmed Tanner Adell is a ft on Beyonce Cowboy Carter album???? THIS why I say put yourself out there & don’t let social media hold you back. Sis got the LAST LAUGH https://t.co/oLO8OrUZz7
— Drebae (@Drebae_) March 28, 2024
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when I saw the track listing post ???? pic.twitter.com/fHIeHU4xnK
— Tanner Adell (@tanneradell) March 29, 2024
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I hope tanner adell is ready for her well deserved flowers. pic.twitter.com/FbBCCZMvvm
— Hecallsmepp ✨ (@hecallsmePP) March 28, 2024
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old que termos willie jones no cowboy carter pic.twitter.com/GWt5ztGcjz
— cowboy leozin ☽☾ ???? (@theeepurehoney) March 27, 2024
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Want to take this moment to tell the Beyoncé fans that the banjo player she hired is not only a Grammy winner but also a Pulitzer Prize winning musician. Her name is Rhiannon Giddens and she’s one of the best artists working today. pic.twitter.com/zpe9rKmevd
— Margaret "Molly" Rasberry????️???????????? (@RasberryRazz) February 26, 2024
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Shaboozey is featured on Beyoncé’s new album “COWBOY CARTER.” He’s one of the most talented rising country stars!
pic.twitter.com/v1EaH5IRt8— Rap Alert (@rapalert6) March 28, 2024
Live reactions to the Cowboy Carter Album
HOLY MOTHER OF ALL GAGS BEYONCÉ EXCUSE ME??????????????? pic.twitter.com/5w3mFi8CB8
— ???????????????????????????? (@beyoncegarden) March 29, 2024
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One thing about Bey, she SHALL and WILL stack those vocals! #COWBOYCARTER pic.twitter.com/f0EcN4sl7s
— Bossip (@Bossip) March 29, 2024
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— Lyft (@lyft) March 28, 2024
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Raise your hand if you still listened to 16 CARRIAGES and TEXAS HOLD ‘EM when they came on #CowboyCarter pic.twitter.com/uWyQMnw3qt
— DTB (@dvaughn__) March 29, 2024
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I only got one thing to say. When my Vinyl finally comes in and I play “Protector” over my damn speaker…#COWBOYCARTER pic.twitter.com/p3fF1HVsi8
— Ring Like Carmelooooo (@ExhibitDre) March 29, 2024
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“I’m still a creole banjee btch from Louisianne” PERIOD BEYONCE FKCING PERIOD #COWBOYCARTER pic.twitter.com/XpQs9r05ZT
— Aubrey???? (@Itzbreeya) March 29, 2024
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Beyoncé arrives at Tower Records Shibuya for her #CowboyCarter signing. pic.twitter.com/8xoRtEBrWE
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) March 29, 2024
