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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Album Boosts Visibility For Black Country Artists

Beyoncé's album Cowboy Carter elevates Black country artists on Spotify, breaking records and charting hits.

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Beyoncé’s country album drowns out the Black music history it claims to celebrate

For all her declarations of being authentically country, Cowboy Carter arrives on the back of booming business for the genre and is all about the star, not the roots music supposedly at the project’s heart

The Guardian - UK

The Black country pioneer before Beyoncé

Beyoncé's sprawling country album uncovers Martell's everlasting impact on country music as a Black woman

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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Album Reshapes Country Music Landscape.

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album redefines country music with covers of iconic songs and a spotlight on Black artists.

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Beyoncé - Cowboy Carter album review: Bey's country journey is an ambitious thrill ride

This mix of innovation and tradition – which includes a stunning cover of The Beatles’ Blackbird – takes country music and Americana and creates something exciting and fresh

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‘I can guarantee Beyoncé has never stepped foot in here’: Houston’s country saloons review Texas Hold ’Em

Beyoncé’s record-breaking hoedown Texas Hold ‘Em has prompted debate about belonging in country music. Patrons in her Texan hometown have their say on the song

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