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Beyonce Talks ‘Breaking Down Barriers’ With ‘Cowboy Carter,’ Thanks Fans Who ‘Trusted Me’ Throughout the Process


Beyoncé is reflecting on the cultural impact she made with her country album, Cowboy Carter.

But 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,” the superstar shared in a lengthy statement to The Hollywood Reporter. The music industry gatekeepers are not happy about the idea of bending genres, especially coming from a Black artist and definitely not a woman.” Bey introduced her Cowboy Carter era with a pair of country singles — “16 Carriages” and Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “Texas Hold ‘Em” — released during the 2024 Super Bowl.

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