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Beyoncé’s Excellent ‘Cowboy Carter’ Is A Win In A Fight That Should Have Never Existed
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Beyoncé dreams of a world where everyone and everything can exist as they choose to. Where gatekeepers are without agenda beside guarding the integrity of the structure they earned the position and respect to protect. “Texas Hold ‘Em” lives in this utopia where patrons at your local dive bar dance in jolly unison and throw back shots of liquor.
When Beyoncé sings about laying your cards and throwing your keys up, it’s without a care in the world for what exists outside. Renaissance resides here too as its 16 songs are a safe space for Black, brown, and queer bodies who are not only in love with dance and ballroom but created a home for themselves there. In this utopia, there’s nothing to prove, there’s nothing to overcome, and there’s no one to fight. The sanctity of human autonomy is preserved and protected. You can be country today and dance under the disco ball tomorrow.
Cowboy Carter should’ve been born into this utopia. Instead, we have an album born out of disregard for Beyoncé’s country roots as well as her right to create as she pleases. When Beyoncé unveiled the cover for Cowboy Carter, she alluded to the criticism she faced after performing “Daddy Lessons” at the 50th CMA Awards. Beyoncé – born in Texas to parents with roots in Texas, Alabama, and Louisiana – had everything from her true intentions for the song to her country roots questioned. Ironic for the singer who was once considered “too country.”
As Beyoncé sings of dive bars, hoedowns, and tornadoes sweeping through the Lone Star State on “Texas Hold ’Em,” leads a “Riiverdance” with fingernails as her percussion, and cocks her weapon with promises to be “your shotgun ride ’til the day I die” on “II Most Wanted” with Miley Cyrus, it’s clear that questions about her country background are less about “preserving” the genre, and more about excluding stories that tell the truth about country. To bill Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter as an album built to prove these critics wrong would be to shortchange it. Instead, it finds Beyoncé using the sound and environment she was born into to expand the possibilities of genre — and leave them behind.
Eight years after “Daddy Lessons,” Beyoncé returns to her “old friend” which she greets with chippy sarcasm on the opening track to Cowboy Carter. “Ameriican Requiem,” as much as it is a requiem, is a reckoning Beyoncé seeks. Between grand, orchestral vocal runs and twangy and croaking verses, Beyoncé speaks to her critics directly: “Can you hear me? / “Or do you fear me?” The exclusion of Black and brown people in certain spaces, especially ones they occupied in abundance for as long or longer than so-called gatekeepers, is an attempt to eliminate stories of strife and struggle caused by the same group who wants to whitewash those faults in hindsight.
However, these stories will constantly resurface in the art Black and brown people create, making it hard for these antagonists to brush them off with claims that things weren’t that bad or that they’re a lot better now, a contradiction that melts the brain if you think about it too hard. They fear the reminder, but the constant presence of these stories that track our progress and celebrate those from the past who opened the doors for today are too valuable to be erased.
Cowboy Carter resurrects stories of Beyoncé’s past as well as those from Black artists in the South. “16 Carriages” mourns the innocent life she once had as a child in the land of milk & honey with a future she naively hoped would be just as sweet and nourishing. Though her music dreams came true, the price at which they were granted produced an “undеrpaid and overwhelmed” child, a mother “goin’ so hard, now I miss my kids,” a battered relationship between her parents that ended in their separation after her father’s infidelity. The record, just like Cowboy Carter, thrives in the face of unfortunate circumstances.
“Ya Ya,” a blood-pumping, foot-stomping, and hand-clapping chant, salutes the legacy of the Chitlin Circuit, a string of venues in the South that was home to Black artists who wanted to perform their music as they were denied the opportunity to do so in white venues. Undeniable legends like James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, B.B. King, Little Richard, the Jackson 5, and Tina Turner all performed throughout the Chitlin Circuit. The Chitlin Circuit and Cowboy Carter are both born from the attempted exhalation by their respective distractors and oppressors. Their greatness won’t be questioned, but they should’ve been able to exist with better circumstances at their foundation.
Cowboy Carter doesn’t exist in the world that country is “supposed” to be in. Instead, it blends genres that go against tradition and brings us the brash “Spaghettii,” the bass-knocking “Tyrant,” the pop-leaning “Levii Jeans,” and the funky “Desert Eagle.” Things are much different in Beyoncé’s country, just as they were in her ballroom. With the inclusion of talented burgeoning artists like Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, and Shaboozey, she uncovers a side of country that deserves more time in the spotlight. It proves that country, just like other genres, is simply what you make of your roots and experiences that sprout from it. Everyone should be able to tell their story how they please. Cowboy Carter protects and advocates for the undisturbed existence of art from Black and brown creatives, and through 27 songs, Beyoncé stands as a winner in a fight that should’ve never existed.
Cowboy Carter is out now via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. Find out more information here.
Magic Johnson Praises “Living Icon” Beyonce In Heartfelt Instagram Post
Beyonce’s new album, Cowboy Carter, has earned rave reviews from fans and critics alike. The pop icon has truly outdone herself with a body of work that blurs the lines between genre and form. Several huge names have taken to social media to praise Cowboy Carter, but one of the most effusive responses to the album came from an unexpected source: Magic Johnson. The NBA legend is officially a part of the Beyhive.
Magic hopped on Instagram the day Cowboy Carter dropped and penned a rave review of both the album and Beyonce’s impact on popular culture as a whole. The former Los Angeles Laker dubbed Beyonce a “living icon” and a “multifaceted force” in the music industry. He also went on to cite the numerous accolades the singer has accrued over the years, including 32 Grammys and 160 million albums sold. This is a clear instance of real recognizing real, given Magic’s historic pedigree on and off the court. If anyone knows true talent, it’s the all-time assists leader.
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Magic Johnson Dubs Beyonce The GOAT
If the accolades and album co-sign weren’t effusive enough, Magic Johnson went a step further and declared Beyonce the “greatest female entertainer of all time.” He drew parallels between the singer and Michael Jackson, whom he considers the greatest male entertainer, and praised her for using her voice to uplift others. “I’m looking forward to seeing how you bring more representation into the country genre,” he wrote on IG. “Continue to use your platform to uplift and amplify the Black voice.”
The post was accompanied by a photograph of Magic standing next to Beyonce. The pairing of Magic and Beyonce might seem strange on paper, but the two have a public history. The NBA legend took the Grammys to task when Beyonce clinched her record-breaking 32nd win, claiming they should have done more to celebrate her achievement. “I don’t know if something can be done but to me, it was extremely disrespectful to Beyoncé and all of her work as an artist,” he tweeted. It’s safe to assume that Cowboy Carter will get the pop star back into the Grammy conversation.
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Beyoncé Implored Labels And Radio Stations To Be ‘More Open’ With Art In Her iHeartRadio Music Awards Speech
Last night at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles, Beyoncé appeared to accept the special Innovator Award from none other than Stevie Wonder — making it her first major outing since releasing her country album Cowboy Carter.
“Whenever anyone asks me if there’s anyone I could listen to for the rest of my life, it’s always you,” she first told Wonder. “God bless you.”
Beyoncé then started her moving speech. “Innovation starts with a dream, and the road to execute that dream can be very bumpy,” she said. “Being an innovator is doing what everyone believes is impossible… Being an innovator often means being criticized, which often will test your mental strength. Being an innovator is leaning on faith and trusting that God will catch you and guide you.”
“To all the record labels, every radio station & every award show, my hope is that we are more open to the joy and liberation that comes from enjoying art with no preconceived notions,” she said.
To close out the speech, Beyoncé then thanked her inspirations in Prince, Tracy Chapman, Linda Martell (who appeared on the new album), and more.
Check out a video of Beyoncé’s speech while accepting the award below.
Cowboy Carter is out now via Parkwood/Columbia. Find more information here.
Beyonce & Miley Cyrus Deliver A Stunning Duet On “II MOST WANTED”
Beyonce and Miley Cyrus are two of the largest stars in the entire music industry. Both have loads of radio hits and amazing deep cuts in their discographies. However, never have they once teamed up in their respective careers. Over the weekend, that all changed when the Texas native put out her take on country music with COWBOY CARTER. You can find Beyonce and Miley on the 16th cut, “II MOST WANTED.”
Out of all the incredible features across this project, Miley Cyrus may just have the best one. Her and Beyonce harmonize beautifully throughout the entire duration of “II MOST WANTED.” They way they trade lines with robust vocal chops and cute lines about a loving relationship. It will be one you want to play with your significant other on late summer night watching the stars, or while sitting on the beach.
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Listen To “II MOST WANTED” By Beyonce & Miley Cyrus
The lyrics are simple and sometimes that is all you need on song with this kind of topical focus. “II MOST WANTED” also features production from Miley and Beyonce. The subtle guitar strings looming in the background of their stunning voices complements what the record is trying to do so perfectly. After hearing this, we need more MIley and Bey collabs ASAP.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new song, “II MOST WANTED,” by Beyonce and Miley Cyrus? Is this the best track on COWBOY CARTER, why or why not? Who had the stronger performance on the song and why? What is your favorite element of the track and why? How would you rank RENAISSANCE and COWBOY CARTER? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Beyonce, Miley Cyrus, and COWBOY CARTER. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.
Quotable Lyrics:
I’ll be your shotgun rider
‘Til the day I die
Smoke out the window flyin’
Down the 405
I’ll be your backseat baby, drivin’ you crazy
Anytime you like
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Beyonce Delivers Inspirational Message After Receiving Innovator Award From IHeartRadio, Shows Love To Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, & More
Beyonce gave the Beyhive her eagerly-awaited sequel to RENAISSANCE this past weekend, COWBOY CARTER. The R&B icon’s full foray into country music has already been a smashing success. According to AllHipHop, Spotify confirmed that it was the “most-streamed album in a single day in 2024 so far.” Additionally, “This is also the first time a country album holds the title this year.” Surely, the album will go number one as fans and most critics are loving it so far. While breaking records, the album is already winning her awards. According to HipHopDX, Beyonce took home the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Award show last night.
It was reported about a week ago that she would be receiving this prestigious accolade and now its officially in her hands. Stevie Wonder, who had credits on COWBOY CARTER, fittingly presented Beyonce with the award. In her black and gold cowboy get-up, Bey gave an impassioned acceptance speech in which she thanked a lot of “innovators” and subtly threw shade at some critics. Outside of thanking her husband Jay-Z, Andre 3000, Stevie, Rosetta Tharp, Tracy Chapman, Prince, Michael Jackson, and more, the highlight was the first half of her speech.
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Beyonce Gives Her Innovator Award Speech
Beyonce starts by saying, “Innovation starts with a dream, but then you have to execute that dream and that road can be very bumpy. Being an innovator is saying what everyone believes is impossible.” She continued, “Being an innovator often means being criticized, which often will test your mental strength.” Then, Bey low-key went in on the people not believing in her. “So, to all the record labels, every radio station, every award show, my hope is that we’re more open to the joy and liberation that comes from enjoying art, with no preconceived notions.”
What are your thoughts on Beyonce winning the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Awards? How do you feel about her acceptance speech and what she mentioned in it? Is COWBOY CARTER going to be the album of the year for 2024, why or why not? Do you think critics are right to be attacking the album like this? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Beyonce and COWBOY CARTER. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.
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WATCH: Stevie Wonder Presents Beyoncé with Innovator Award at 2024 iHeartRadio Awards
Beyoncé was honored with the Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Awards. The award was presented by Stevie Wonder.
“Beyoncé is once again changing music and culture,” Wonder said. “And when she’s not changing music, she’s changing the world, fighting the good fight.”
In accepting the award, Queen Bey celebrated legends like Wonder, Prince, Michael Jackson, and more. She also showed love to her husband and best friend JAY-Z and their children.
“Tonight, you called me an innovator and for that, I’m very grateful,” Beyoncé said. “Innovation starts with a dream. But then you have to execute that dream and that role can be very bumpy. Being an innovator is saying what everyone believes is impossible.”
You can hear the full speech below.
BEYONCÉ ACCEPTS HER INNOVATOR AWARD FROM STEVIE WONDER
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— 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆
(@beyoncegarden) April 2, 2024
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Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, And Others Lead The Full List Of 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards Winners And Nominees
The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards went down last night, April 1. Ludacris hosted the show live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, and Taylor Swift had the most total nominations with nine. Jelly Roll, SZA, and 21 Savage also had eight nods apiece and Olivia Rodrigo had seven of her own.
As for who won what, check out the full list of nominees and winners (via iHeart) below.
Innovator Award
Beyoncé
Icon Award
Cher
Landmark Award
Green Day
Song of the Year
“Calm Down” — Rema and Selena Gomez
“Creepin’” — Metro Boomin with The Weeknd and 21 Savage
“Cruel Summer” — Taylor Swift
“Dance The Night” — Dua Lipa
“Fast Car” — Luke Combs
“Flowers”- Miley Cyrus
“Kill Bill” — SZA — WINNER
“Last Night”- Morgan Wallen
“Paint The Town Red” — Doja Cat
“vampire” — Olivia Rodrigo
Artist of the Year
Drake
Jelly Roll
Luke Combs
Miley Cyrus
Morgan Wallen
Olivia Rodrigo
Shakira
SZA
Taylor Swift — WINNER
Usher
Duo/Group of the Year
(G)I-DLE
Blink-182
Dan + Shay
Fall Out Boy
Foo Fighters
Jonas Brothers
Måneskin
OneRepublic — WINNER
Paramore
Parmalee
Best Collaboration
“All My Life” — Lil Durk ft. J. Cole
“Barbie World (with Aqua)” Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice
“Boy’s a liar Pt.2” — PinkPantheress and Ice Spice
“Calm Down”- Rema & Selena Gomez — WINNER
“Creepin’” — Metro Boomin with The Weeknd and 21 Savage
“Good Good” – Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage
“Rich Flex” — Drake and 21 Savage
“Thank God” — Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown
“Tomorrow 2” – GloRilla with Cardi B
“TQG” — Karol G and Shakira
Best New Artist (Pop)
David Kushner
Doechii
Jelly Roll — WINNER
Rema
Stephen Sanchez
Pop Song of the Year #
“Calm Down” — Rema and Selena Gomez
“Cruel Summer” — Taylor Swift
“Flowers”- Miley Cyrus — WINNER
“Kill Bill” — SZA
“vampire” — Olivia Rodrigo
Pop Artist of the Year #
Doja Cat
Miley Cyrus
Olivia Rodrigo
SZA
Taylor Swift — WINNER
Pop Album of the Year
GUTS — Olivia Rodrigo — WINNER
Country Song of the Year
“Fast Car” — Luke Combs
“Heart Like A Truck” — Lainey Wilson — WINNER
“Last Night” — Morgan Wallen
“Rock and A Hard Place” — Bailey Zimmerman
“Thank God” — Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown
Country Album of the Year
One Thing At A Time — Morgan Wallen — WINNER
Country Artist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Jelly Roll
Lainey Wilson
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen — WINNER
Best New Artist (Country)
Corey Kent
Jackson Dean
Jelly Roll — WINNER
Megan Moroney
Nate Smith
Hip-Hop Song of the Year
“All My Life”- Lil Durk ft. J. Cole — WINNER
“fukumean”- Gunna
“Just Wanna Rock” — Lil Uzi Vert
“Rich Flex” — Drake and 21 Savage
“Tomorrow 2”- GloRilla with Cardi B
Hip-Hop Album of the Year
Heroes & Villains — Metro Boomin — WINNER
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
21 Savage
Drake — WINNER
Future
Gunna
Lil Durk
Best New Artist (Hip-Hop)
Doechii
Ice Spice — WINNER
Lola Brooke
Sexyy Red
Young Nudy
R&B Song of the Year
“Creepin’”- Metro Boomin with The Weeknd and 21 Savage
“CUFF IT”- Beyoncé
“Good Good” – Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage
“On My Mama” — Victoria Monét
“Snooze”- SZA — WINNER
R&B Album of the Year
SOS — SZA — WINNER
R&B Artist of the Year
Beyoncé
Brent Faiyaz
Chris Brown
SZA — WINNER
Usher
Best New Artist (R&B)
Coco Jones
Fridayy
Kenya Vaun
October London
Victoria Monét — WINNER
Best African Music Artist
Burna Boy — WINNER
Rema
Tems
Tyla
Wizkid
Alternative Song of the Year
“Lost” — Linkin Park
“Love From The Other Side” — Fall Out Boy
“One More Time”- Blink-182 — WINNER
“Rescued”- Foo Fighters
“This Is Why”- Paramore
Alternative Album of the Year
The Record — boygenius — WINNER
Alternative Artist of the Year
Blink-182
Fall Out Boy — WINNER
Foo Fighters
Green Day
Paramore
Best New Artist (Alt and Rock)
Bad Omens
HARDY
Jelly Roll
Lovejoy
Noah Kahan — WINNER
Rock Song of the Year
“72 Seasons” — Metallica
“Dead Don’t Die”- Shinedown
“Lost” — Linkin Park — WINNER
“Need A Favor” — Jelly Roll
“Rescued” — Foo Fighters
Rock Album of the Year
72 Seasons — Metallica — WINNER
Rock Artist of the Year
Disturbed
Foo Fighters — WINNER
Jelly Roll
Metallica
Shinedown
Dance Song of the Year
“10:35”- Tiësto ft. Tate McRae
“Baby Don’t Hurt Me” — David Guetta, Anne-Marie and Coi Leray
“Padam Padam” — Kylie Minogue
“Praising You” — Rita Ora ft. Fatboy Slim
“Strangers” — Kenya Grace — WINNER
Dance Artist of the Year
Anabel Englund
David Guetta
Illenium
Kylie Minogue
Tiësto — WINNER
Latin Pop / Urban Song of the Year
“La Bachata” — Manuel Turizo
“La Bebe (remix)” — Yng Lvcas and Peso Pluma
“Lala”- Myke Towers
“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53”- Shakira and Bizarrap — WINNER
“TQG”- Karol G and Shakira
Latin Pop / Urban Album of the Year
MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO — Karol G — WINNER
Latin Pop / Urban Artist of the Year
Bad Bunny
Feid
Karol G — WINNER
Manuel Turizo
Shakira
Best New Artist (Latin Pop / Urban)
Bad Gyal
GALE
Mora
Yng Lvcas
Young Miko — WINNER
Regional Mexican Song of the Year
“Bebe Dame”- Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera
“Ella Baila Sola” — Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma — WINNER
“Indispensable” — Carin León
“Qué Onda Perdida” — Grupo Firme ft. Gerardo Coronel
“Qué Vuelvas”- Carin León and Grupo Frontera
Regional Mexican Album of the Year
Genesis — Peso Pluma — WINNER
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year
Calibre 50
Carin León
El Fantasma
Grupo Frontera
Peso Pluma — WINNER
Best New Artist (Regional Mexican)
Gabito Ballesteros
Gerardo Coronel
Grupo Frontera
Junior H
Peso Pluma — WINNER
K-pop Artist of the Year #
(G)I-DLE
Jung Kook — WINNER
NCT Dream
Seventeen
Stray Kids
K-pop Song of the Year #
“Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)” — ATEEZ
“Cupid (Twin Version)”- FIFTY FIFTY — WINNER
“S-Class” — Stray Kids
“Seven” Jung Kook ft. Latto
“Super Shy” — NewJeans
K-pop Album of the Year
5 Star — Stray Kids — WINNER
Best New Artist (K-pop) #
BOYNEXTDOOR
NewJeans — WINNER
RIIZE
xikers
ZEROBASEONE
Producer of the Year
Kid Harpoon
Dan Nigro
Rob Bisel
Carter Lang
Jack Antonoff — WINNER
Metro Boomin
Songwriter of the Year
Jack Antonoff
Ashley Gorley — WINNER
Aldae
Michael Ross Pollack
J Kash
Best Lyrics *
“Dial Drunk”- Noah Kahan
“Flowers”- Miley Cyrus
“Greedy”- Tate McRae
“Houdini”- Dua Lipa
“Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version)”- Taylor Swift — WINNER
“Last Night”- Morgan Wallen
“Lovin On Me”- Jack Harlow
“Nonsense”- Sabrina Carpenter
“Paint The Town Red”- Doja Cat
“vampire”- Olivia Rodrigo
“Water”- Tyla
“What Was I Made For?”- Billie Eilish
Best Music Video *
“3D”- Jung Kook ft. Jack Harlow
“Dance The Night”- Dua Lipa
“FLOWER”- JISOO
“Flowers”- Miley Cyrus
“I’m Good (Blue)” — Bebe Rexha and David Guetta
“Kill Bill”- SZA
“La Bebe (Remix)”- Yng Lvcas and Peso Pluma
“Paint The Town Red”- Doja Cat
“Seven”- Jung Kook ft. Latto — WINNER
“TQG”- Karol G and Shakira
“vampire”- Olivia Rodrigo
“What Was I Made For?”- Billie Eilish
Best Fan Army *
Agnation
ATINY
Barbz
Beyhive
BTS Army — WINNER
Harries
Livies
Louies
Niallers
Rushers
Selenators
Swifties
Social Star Award *
Alex Warren
David Kushner
Flyana Boss
Gracie Abrams — WINNER
Jessie Murph
Megan Moroney
Natalie Jane
Noah Kahan
Favorite Tour Photographer *
Alfredo Flores — Sabrina Carpenter
Anna Lee — Coldplay
Carianne Older — Charlie Puth
Catherine Powell — Kelsea Ballerini
Cynthia Parkhurst — Jonas Brothers
David Lehr — Morgan Wallen
Joshua Halling — Louis Tomlinson — WINNER
Mason Poole — Beyoncé
Matty Vogel — Misterwives
Ravie B — Adele
Ryan Fleming – 5 Seconds of Summer
Sanjay Parikh — Shinedown
Favorite On Screen # *
“j-hope IN THE BOX” — WINNER
“Love To Love You, Donna Summer”
Louis Tomlinson “All of Those Voices”
“Prince: The Final Secret”
“Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé”
“Save Me” Jelly Roll
“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”
“TLC Forever”
TikTok Bop of the Year *
“Boy’s a liar Pt. 2”- PinkPantheress and Ice Spice
“Collide (Sped Up Remix)”- Justine Skye
“Cruel Summer”- Taylor Swift — WINNER
“Cupid (Twin Version)”- FIFTY FIFTY
“Daylight”- David Kushner
“Her Way (Sped Up)”- Party Next Door
“If We Ever Broke Up”- Mae Stephens
“Paint The Town Red”- Doja Cat
“Water”- Tyla
“What It Is (Solo Version)”- Doechii
“What Was I Made For?”- Billie Eilish
Favorite Tour Style *
Beyoncé
Carrie Underwood
Doja Cat
Elton John
Harry Styles
Jonas Brothers
Madonna
Måneskin
Sabrina Carpenter
Shania Twain
SZA
Taylor Swift — WINNER
Favorite Debut Album # *
GOLDEN — Jung Kook
In Pieces — Chlöe
Layover — V — WINNER
Lucky- Megan Moroney
Mirror — Lauren Spencer Smith
My 21st Century Blues — Raye
Religiously — Bailey Zimmerman
Snow Angel — Reneé Rapp
Tyler Hubbard — Tyler Hubbard
* socially voted category
# new for 2024
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It Turns Out Beyoncé Got Stevie Wonder To Perform On One Of Her ‘Cowboy Carter’ Songs
Beyoncé got music icons contemporary and classic to help her out with her new album Cowboy Carter, collaborating with everybody from Dolly Parton to Miley Cyrus to Willie Nelson to Post Malone. It turns out the roster of collaborators goes deeper than the features: The full album credits were revealed previously and Stevie Wonder is credited with playing harmonica on the cover of Parton’s “Jolene.”
Beyoncé referenced this while accepting the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Tuesday (April 1). Wonder presented it, and Beyoncé said, “Thank you so much, Stevie, I love you. I love you and I honor you. I want to thank you for making a way for all of us. I’m honored to receive this recognition from you, Stevie Wonder. Whenever anyone asks me if there’s anyone I can listen to for the rest of my life, it’s always you. So thank you, God bless you.”
Wonder responded, “I just want to thank you for motivating the world to become a better place.” Bey replied, “Thank you so much. And thank you for playing the harmonica on ‘Jolene.’”
Beyoncé receiving the Innovator Award at the #iHeartAwards2024
— Beyoncé Press. (@beyoncepress) April 2, 2024
Looking over the full album credits (again, find those here) reveals some other under-the-radar contributors to the album: Jay-Z, Raye, The-Dream, Pharrell Williams, and 070 Shake all have songwriting credits.
What Songs Are Missing From Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Vinyl?
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter has been out for a few days now, but some fans are unhappy as the vinyl editions of they album they ordered are starting to arrive: There are reports that not all of the album’s songs are included in the physical edition.
What Songs Are Missing From Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Vinyl?
As fans have noted (like ones in this Reddit thread), “Spaghettii,” “Flamenco,” “The Linda Martell Show,” “Ya Ya,” and “Oh Louisiana” are reportedly not included on the currently available vinyl pressings of the album. The same is also reportedly true for the CD version except for “Flamenco,” which is on the CD.
Cowboy Carter is 79:03 in total length. A standard 33 RPM vinyl record can contain up to 25 minutes of audio per side, so 50 minutes per record. However, Cowboy Carter is a 2LP release, so across the LPs, there would be more than enough room for the complete album’s running time in the 100 minutes of total space. Meanwhile, CDs can hold up to 80 minutes of audio, so the album’s length shouldn’t be an issue in that format either.
As some have pointed out (and as unboxing videos like the one below show), the tracklist of the songs actually included on the vinyl and CD editions isn’t printed anywhere on them. What does appear on these physical releases is a QR code, which, when scanned, brings you to music.beyonce.com. This page displays the full Cowboy Carter tracklist, not the truncated tracklists from the physical releases. The tracklist also isn’t visible anywhere on Beyoncé’s online shop. So, essentially, fans had no way of knowing which songs would be excluded from these releases before buying them, or that any would be cut at all.
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As for why this happened, some theorize that last-minute changes were made to the album and re-pressing the vinyl would have been impractical or too costly. Some upset fans said they plan to file a chargeback or dispute for the transaction.
Cowboy Carter is out now via Parkwood/Columbia Records. Find more information here.