Cowboy Carter wasn’t a moment; it was THE moment.
Beyoncé’s Act II took the country music genre by storm. It made history and shoved away “critics” who were outraged by the album’s success.
The album kicked off with the energetic “Texas Hold ‘Em,” a song that had everyone itching to don Cowboy boots and hit the dance floor.
Then came ’16 Carriages’, a song that resonated deeply with many eldest daughters, evoking a strong emotional connection.
Cowboy Carter went against the “typical” country sound
The generational star added her artistic spin to “authentic” country music, returning it to its true Southern roots. Queen Bey collaborated with Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Miley Cyrus, and Post Malone on Cowboy Carter.
However, the “Freedom” singer also connected with new, talented Black country artists like Shaboozey, Tanner Adell, and more.
There were so many messages within the 27-song album, each flowing perfectly together. Whether you want to dance or cry, there’s a song that you can resonate with, almost as if it were written for you.
Months after its release, we still can’t get enough of these songs.
“Ameriican Requiem”
Favorite lyric: “They used to say I spoke too country/ then the rejection came, said I wasn’t country ‘nough.”
“Bodyguard”
Favorite lyric: “Chargin’ ten for a double and I’m talkin’/ I’m bout to lose it, turn around and John Wayne that a*s.”
“Jolene”
Favorite lyric: “There’s a thousand girls in every room/ That act as desperate as you do/ You a bird, go on and sing your tune, Jolene.”
“Daughter”
Favorite lyric: “Double cross me, I’m just like my father/ I am colder than Titanic water.”
“Tyrant”
Favorite lyric: “How did you get used to the haunting?/ The willing, the missing, the wanting.”
Image credit: Instagram/ @beyonce
