Beyoncé recently gave fans a glimpse into her upcoming album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter,” by sharing the tracklist on her Instagram account. The album, set to be released on Friday, features a variety of intriguing song titles that have sparked excitement among her followers.
Some of the tracks on the album include “American Requiem,” “Blackbird,” “Protector,” “My Rose,” “Bodyguard,” “Daughter,” “Spaghetti,” “Alligator Tears,” “Smoke Hour ll,” “Just For Fun,” “ll Most Wanted,” “Levi’s Jeans,” “Flamenco,” “Ya Ya,” “Oh Louisiana,” “Desert Eagle,” “Riverdance,” “ll Hands ll Heaven,” “Tyrant,” “Sweet Honey Buckin,” and “Amen.”
One notable song title is “The Linda Martell Show,” paying homage to the pioneering country artist who made history as the first Black woman to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. Additionally, references to “Dolly P” and a track named “Jolene” suggest that Beyoncé may have recorded a cover of Dolly Parton’s iconic song from 1973.
In a recent interview, Dolly Parton expressed her excitement about the possibility of Beyoncé covering “Jolene” on her country album. Parton hinted at the collaboration, stating, “I think she’s recorded ‘Jolene’ and I think it’s probably gonna be on her country album, which I’m very excited about that.”
Furthermore, the tracklist includes a mention of “Smoke Hour Willie Nelson,” although it remains unclear if the legendary musician Willie Nelson is directly involved in the project.
With a diverse range of song titles and potential collaborations, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter” is shaping up to be a highly anticipated release for fans of Beyoncé and country music alike.
