This ain’t Texas and you can’t hold Beyoncé down.
The singer released the cover art to her upcoming album “Cowboy Carter,” 10 days before its release.
In a lengthy message posted on Instagram, the singer thanked fans for their support and revealed her motivation behind the project.
“I feel honored to be the first Black woman with the number one single on the Hot Country Songs chart. That would not have happened without the outpouring of support from each and every one of you,” she gushed.
Last month, Billboard announced the Houston, Texas native’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” debuted on the Hot Country Songs chart at no. 1, with “16 Carriages” also charting at no. 9.
From this, she hopes that “years from now, the mention of an artist’s race, as it relates to releasing genres of music, will be irrelevant.”
Queen Bey revealed the album was “five years in the making” and it was “born out of an experience” she had years ago where she “did not feel welcomed.”
“It was very clear that I wasn’t,” she said. “But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive. It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world, while also amplifying the voices of some of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating on our musical history.”
Many will remember the backlash the singer received when she performed her song “Daddy Lessons” with The Chicks, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks, at the Country Music Awards in 2016.
“The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me,” she continued. “Act ii is a result of challenging myself, and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work.”
The Beyhive’s senses went into overdrive when the “Alien Superstar” revealed that she has “a few surprises on the album” and has “collaborated with some brilliant artists” whom she deeply respects.
“I hope that you can hear my heart and soul, and all the love and passion that I poured into every detail and every sound,” she said.
“Cowboy Carter” is the “continuation of Renaissance,” she explained.
In July 2022, she dropped the dance music album, “Renaissace” act i, which honored the Black and Brown LGBTQ+ pioneers.
“I hope this music is an experience, creating another journey where you can close your eyes, start from the beginning and never stop,” she said about her upcoming project.
She also reminded her fans and followers of this one thing: “This ain’t a Country album. This is a ‘Beyoncé’ album.”
“This is act ii ‘Cowboy Carter,’ and I am proud to share it with y’all!”
After the post, fans posted numerous bee emojis in the comment section of the CMA’s Instagram account in support of Beyoncé.
“We will never forget,” commented one fan amid the emoji.
“This ain’t Texas,” another wrote.
“Count your days,” another posted in the comments.
“Cowboy Carter” drops on March 29.
