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Beyonce shared an Instagram post on Tuesday explaining the inspiration behind his upcoming album, “Cowboy Carter.”
The artist wrote that she has been working on “Cowboy Carter” for five years, a project “that was born from an experience I had years ago where I did not feel welcome.”
Fans speculated that Beyoncé was referencing the 2016 Country Music Awards during which she performed her song “Daddy Lessons” with country group The Chicks. While Beyoncé fans celebrated the performance, they also received backlash At the time.
“Cowboy Carter” is the second installment of a three-part project that began with the release of Beyoncé’s 2022 dance music album, “Renaissance.” Many believe the project is the singer’s attempt to reclaim musical genres pioneered by black artists.
When Beyoncé released the singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” black country artists said they hoped her next album would bring greater exposure to black country music.
Beyoncé wrote that her experience motivated her to take a “deeper dive” into country music history.
“The criticism I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to overcome the limitations placed on me,” he wrote. “Act II is the result of challenging myself and taking my time to mix and match genres to create this body of work.”
While the singles from “Cowboy Carter” have been country songs, Beyoncé wrote, “This is not a country album. This is a ‘Beyoncé’ album.” She also said that the album is a “continuation of the Renaissance.”
Beyoncé recently made history as the first black woman to top Billboard’s country chart with her single “Texas Hold ‘Em.” In her Instagram post, she said she was “honored” to do it.
“That wouldn’t have happened without the tremendous support from each and every one of you,” he wrote on Instagram. “My hope is that within a few years, mention of an artist’s race, as it relates to the release of musical genres, will be irrelevant.”
Beyoncé announced her next album during the Super Bowl and recently revealed the title as “Cowboy Carter.” The album will be released on March 29.