Beyonce‘s new country themed album is titled Cowboy Carter.
The Texas-born and raised artist revealed the name of her upcoming project via her official website on Tuesday, which also has merchandise for sale in anticipation of it.
Beyonce’s upcoming album is the ‘Act ii’ of her three-part project, with her 2022 album Renaissance as act i.
Cowboy Carter will be released on March 29th.
The album title reveal comes one month after she dropped two singles from it – Texas Hold’ Em and 16 Carriages.
Beyonce’s new country themed album is titled Cowboy Carter; Beyonce pictured in artwork for her 16 Carriages single off the new album
The album title reveal comes one month after she dropped two singles from it – Texas Hold’ Em and 16 Carriages; her single Texas Hold ‘Em artwork pictured
The front page of her website had the name of the album ‘Cowboy Carter’ and ‘Act ii’ as well as an image of a saddle with a red, white and blue sash on it that read ‘Cowboy Carter’ emblazoned on it.
The Carter element of the title comes from her last name.
Beyonce has been married to rapper Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, since 2008; they share three children: Blue Ivy, 12, and twins Rumi and Sir, six.
Beyonce surprise dropped 16 Carriages and Texas Hold’ Em during a Verizon Super Bowl commercial. The Super Bowl took place on Sunday, February 11.
In the ad, the star was seen going though viral moments trying to ‘break the internet.’
The end scene of the Super Bowl features the Verizon logo with Beyonce saying via voiceover: ‘Okay, they ready. Drop the new music.’
Minutes after the commercial aired, Beyonce shared a trailer for her upcoming country themed album – with the end of it revealing it was ‘Act II’ and dropping on March 29.
The native Texas, who was raised in Houston, announced two songs soon after Texas Hold’ Em and 16 Carriages; the singles were both released on Super Bowl Sunday after her Verizon commercial/album announcement.
She appeared to dropping hints one week prior to the Super Bowl – during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on February 4.
The Texas -born and raised artist revealed the name of her upcoming project via her official website on Tuesday, which also has merchandise for sale in anticipation of it
Her online shop was updated with the new album, vinyls and tees – all available for pre-order
The star has two different boxsets with a unique shirt included in it, with fans able to purchase either the black shirt or the red one plus the album – for $40
Fans could also purchase her limited edition cover cd in white or blue
Beyonce wore a Louis Vuitton jacket and skirt from the label’s collection created by Pharrell Williams.
She completed the look with a cowboy hat, seemingly hinting at the direction her music is taking.
Cowboy Carter will be her eighth studio album, released via Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records.
Texas Hold’ Em reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, after it initially debuted on the charts at the No. 2 position.
It also reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs list – making history.
Beyonce is the black female artist to have a number one country song, according to Billboard.
She appeared to dropping hints one week prior to the Super Bowl – during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards; Beyonce wore a Louis Vuitton jacket and skirt from the label’s collection created by Pharrell Williams. Pictured at the Grammys on February 4 in LA
She completed the look with a cowboy hat, seemingly hinting at the direction her music is taking; seen at the Grammys on February 4. Pictured with country singer Kacey Musgraves
Minutes after the commercial aired, Beyonce shared a trailer for her upcoming country themed album – with the end of it revealing it was ‘Act II’ and dropping on March 29
Beyonce is the black female artist to have a number one country song, according to Billboard
Fans flocked to X to react to the Beyonce news, with some taking the cover image of her website as her album cover – something which she has not yet confirmed.
Some loved the the title, calling it a ‘number 1 on billboard loading,’ and saying ‘oh she’s coming.’
Other fans were less than impressed at the simplicity of the saddle and sash – if indeed it is the cover art.
The said that the album art ‘could’ve been more,’ likening it to promotional material that would be for a Clint Eastwood Western movie or for the Yellowstone series.
One wrote: ‘She’s not serious,’ and other said they thought ‘cowboyonce would’ve been better.’
During the pandemic, Beyonce conceived the idea of a three act project, which she revealed in July 2022 ahead of the release of Act I – which was her Renaissance album
Act i: Renaissance was released on July 29, 2022
In the note, Beyonce said: ‘This three-act project was recorded over three years during the pandemic. A time to be still, but also a time I found to be the most creative.’
Adding: ‘Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world. It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving. My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgement, a place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration.’
It is unknown what the third installment of her project will be.
Act ii: Cowboy Carter is set to drop on March 29, 2024.
