Over the course of her nearly three-decade career,Beyoncehas transcended the concept of genre.
Given her diverse musical palate,Bey was always bound to release a country album.
A year ago, Bey dropped her country-influenced albumCowboy Carter.
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Despite its acclaim,Cowboy Carterhas proven polarizing among the country music community.
Too Country, Or Not Country Enough?
InApril 2016, Bey released her sixth studio album,Lemonade.
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Within a week, Texas Hold Em wasNo.
1 on theBillboardHot 100 chart.
In true Bey fashion, she kept the details of the album mum until the actual release.
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But in the days leading up to the drop, she shared howCowboy Cartercame to be.
But some artists werent having it.
During an interview onSiriusXMsAndy Cohen Live, Bryansuggested that Bey make more appearances within the country music landscape.
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Once again, the Beyhive was not having this.
Other artists, likeReba McEntirehad nothing but positive things to say about Beyonce andCowboy Carter.
Beys day-one fan base will posit that Bey has always included elements of country in her music.
Church Girlfrom 2022sRenaissancefuses gospel with southern soul sounds.
The albumdebuted at No.
1 on theBillboard 200and has since been certified platinum by the RIAA.
Though Bey hasnt released any music videos forCowboy Carters songs, shes kept the albums era alive.
And this chapter in her career isnt over.
If that aint country, tell me, what is?
