Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé
Released in 2024 as the second act of her ambitious Renaissance trilogy, Cowboy Carter sees Beyoncé redefining the American country music landscape. Blending traditional country elements with Southern soul, rock, blues, and Black Americana, the album challenges genre boundaries and honours the deep—but often overlooked—legacy of Black artists in country music. With powerful storytelling, bold collaborations, and genre-bending production, Cowboy Carter is both a personal and political statement wrapped in rich musical heritage.
Key Highlights
- Features standout tracks like “Texas Hold ’Em”, “16 Carriages”, and “American Requiem”
- Bold fusion of country, folk, gospel, and rock with Beyoncé’s signature vocal power
- Includes collaborations with artists such as Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Willie Jones and Shaboozey
- Part of Beyoncé’s Renaissance trilogy, expanding her legacy as a genre innovator
Tracklisting
1. American Requiem
2. Blackbiird
3. 16 Carriages
4. Protector
5. My Rose
6. Smoke Hour ★ Willie Nelson
7. Texas Hold ’Em
8. Bodyguard
9. Dolly P
10. Jolene
11. Daughter
12. Spaghettii
13. Alligator Tears
14. Smoke Hour II
15. Just for Fun
16. II Most Wanted
17. Levii’s Jeans
18. Flamenco
19. The Linda Martell Show
20. Ya Ya
21. Oh Louisiana
22. Desert Eagle
23. Riiverdance
24. II Hands II Heaven
25. Tyrant
26. Sweet ★ Honey ★ Buckiin’
27. Amen
Fun Fact
The inclusion of “Blackbiird”—a cover of The Beatles' civil rights–inspired ballad—features four rising Black female country artists, underlining Beyoncé’s mission to uplift marginalised voices within the genre.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
- A groundbreaking reimagination of country music through a Black, Southern lens
- Deluxe vinyl editions expected to become highly sought-after collector’s items
- Rich analogue textures bring added warmth to the genre-spanning production
- Essential listening for fans of Beyoncé’s evolution and American music history
Cowboy Carter is more than a country album—it's a reclamation, reinvention, and revolution, best experienced in the immersive format of vinyl.