With the highly anticipated release of Beyoncé's new album 'Act 2: Cowboy Carter' just around the corner, fans are buzzing with excitement as the singer unveiled the tracklist ahead of the official launch on March 29. The announcement was made in true Beyoncé fashion, with the singer taking to Instagram to share the details.
Among the notable tracks on the album are 'Jolene,' a song that Dolly Parton had hinted might be featured on the second part of the 'Renaissance' trilogy, and 'The Linda Martell Show,' a tribute to one of the pioneering Black artists in country music history. Speculation has arisen around the mentions of 'Dolly P' and 'Smoke Hour Willie Nelson,' leading fans to wonder if these references hint at possible collaborations with the iconic country stars.
While there have been reports suggesting a potential cameo by Travis Scott on one of the tracks, the final lineup remains a mystery until the album drops tomorrow at midnight. Beyoncé's new era kicked off in February with the surprise release of singles 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages' during the Super Bowl, building anticipation for the upcoming album.
'Act 2: Cowboy Carter' serves as the follow-up to 2022's 'Renaissance,' with Beyoncé's three-part project taking a new direction towards country music. The singer shared that her inspiration for delving into the genre stemmed from an incident where she felt unwelcome, likely referring to her controversial performance at the 2016 Country Music Association Awards alongside the Dixie Chicks.
In a candid Instagram post, Beyoncé revealed that the experience prompted her to explore the roots of country music, leading to the creation of 'Act 2.' The album's production began five years ago and features collaborations with acclaimed artists such as Raphael Saadiq, Robert Randolph, and Rhiannon Giddens, promising more surprises in store for listeners.
