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Beyoncé ‘Did Not Feel Welcomed’ in Country — ‘Cowboy Carter’ Emerged From Those Limitations

Beyoncé has shared a statement detailing the origin of her forthcoming album 'Cowboy Carter,' inspired by her past experienced with country music.

It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed…and it was very clear that I wasn’t,” Beyoncé wrote on Instagram on Tuesday, seemingly referencing the backlash to her appearance with the Chicks at the 2016 CMA Awards. She performed the Lemonade country cut “Daddy Lessons” for the Nashville audience, sparking outrage and controversial conversations about her place in the genre as a Black woman. Beyoncé also teased some more secrets she’s keeping under wraps, writing: “I have a few surprises on the album, and have collaborated with some brilliant artists who I deeply respect.

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