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Cowboy Carter

Act II gallops into town.

Bey-Haw!

  1. the charts
    The Winner of Pop-Music Spring Is … Post Malone?Well, he had some help.
    By Justin Curto
  2. smoke hour
    Maya Rudolph Loves Parodying Hot OnesThis weekend’s SNL marked the third time she pretended to be on the show, and the second as Beyoncé.
    By Tom Smyth
  3. trailer mix
    Blue Ivy Carter Fit Mufasa Into Her Busy ScheduleMaking her film debut in the Barry Jenkins Disney film alongside her client, Beyoncé.
    By Zoe Guy
  4. yee haw
    Did We Almost Get Kacey Musgraves on Cowboy Carter?INK, a songwriter and producer on the album, spoke about going down to Nashville and writing five songs with Musgraves.
    By Tom Smyth
  5. taxonomy
    How Do You Get Beyoncé to Send You Flowers?The post-Cowboy Carter bouquets have arrived.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  6. the industry
    The Country Boom Is Happening Outside NashvilleArtists are ignoring gatekeepers, writing better music, and laying the groundwork for the genre’s future.
    By Justin Curto
  7. family dynasty
    Rumi Carter Is Keeping Billboard Records in the FamilyShe’s dethroned her sister Blue Ivy with her track, “Protector” on Cowboy Carter.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  8. number ones
    2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards - Show
    Cowboy Carter Is Breaking Billboard Records, Y’allBeyoncé is the first Black woman to top the Country Album charts.
    By Bethy Squires
  9. legends only
    Glastonbury Festival 2022 - Day Four
    Paul McCartney, Wriiter of ‘Blackbird,’ Approves of ‘Blackbiird’It’s “fab.”
    By Jason P. Frank
  10. this ain’t texas
    2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards - Show
    Beyoncé Takes the Hoedown to New OrleansAdding a bounce breakdown on “Texas Hold ’Em (Pony Up) Remix.”
    By Zoe Guy
  11. conspiracies
    Seriously, Why Are So Many Celebs Playing Uno?There was a mini Hamilton reunion at Questlove’s game night. Don’t know how to say “Uno!” to this.
    By Bethy Squires
  12. album review
    Our Sweetheart of the RodeoBeyoncé’s Cowboy Carter chronicles an artist with a voice pliable enough (and a following large enough) to crash whatever scene she pleases.
    By Craig Jenkins
  13. saddle up
    2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards - Show
    Beyoncé Reminds Us What It Means to Be an InnovatorBeyoncé confirmed the collaboration during her acceptance speech for iHeart Radio’s Innovator Award.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  14. three-peat
    Now, What’s on the Wish List for Beyoncé’s Act III?At this point, it could be giving rock and roll, lovers’-rock reggae, or even Stray Kids’ Rock-Star.
    By Vulture Editors
  15. giddy up
    Two-Steppin’ Our Way Through Cowboy CarterThe people, songs, and history behind Beyoncé���s Americana odyssey.
    By Justin Curto
  16. alert the beyhive
    Let’s Theorize About the Cowboy Carter VinylSurely Beyoncé, famous for being forthcoming, will clear it up soon. But just in case …
    By Jason P. Frank
  17. cowboy carter
    Where Are the Visuals?!Now, Beyoncé, you know damn well we’ve been waiting …
    By Zoe Guy
  18. it’s jolene
    Jolenes, RankedPlease don’t rank them just because you can …
    By Rebecca Alter
  19. countdown
    Every Beyoncé Album, RankedHer catalogue is filled with confidence, curveballs, and the occasional cliché.
    By Matthew Ismael Ruiz
  20. my collab is dropping
    Beyoncé Gets Custody of Miley Cyrus (and Blue Jeans the Horse?)Dolly Parton’s goddaughter joins Beyoncé for “II Most Wanted.” Old Blue Jeans appears on the album cover.
    By Zoe Guy
  21. beyonce hold ‘em
    66th GRAMMY Awards - Show
    Meet Cowboy CarterDolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone and more are special guests at the rodeo.
    By Bethy Squires
  22. smoke you don’t want
    Beyoncé Fires a Warning Shot at That Hussy JoleneYou in danger, girl.
    By Jason P. Frank
  23. yee haw
    Beyoncé Tips Her Cowboy Hat to TokyoShe made a special appearance at Tower Records in Japan for a Cowboy Carter autograph signing.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  24. to be continued…
    So Are We Getting a Sequel to ‘Telephone’ or What?Is Lady Gaga collabing with Beyoncé, or are we collectively in a collab with delusion?
    By Bethy Squires
  25. oral history
    ‘We Were a Part of History’Beyoncé and the Chicks’ audacious CMAs set, and the volatile reaction offstage, as told by its background performers.
    By Zach Schonfeld
  26. a real-life hoedown
    Beyoncé Is the First Black Woman to Earn a Country No. 1Even without much radio airplay, “Texas Hold ’Em” debuted atop the Hot Country Songs chart.
    By Justin Curto
  27. the industry
    How Long Will Country Radio Want Beyoncé?“Texas Hold ’Em” is where the challenge begins — not for her as much as country music itself.
    By Justin Curto
  28. song review
    Beyoncé’s New Country Songs Are Plain Ol’ FunAnd bound to upset the worst kind of people.
    By Craig Jenkins
  29. my single is dropping
    Listen to the First (and Last) Track of Renaissance Act IIII singles dropping from Renaissance Act II.
    By Bethy Squires
  30. can you sphere me now?
    Is Beyoncé Coming to Sphere?No residency announcement…yet. But where better to perform Renaissance Act II than a giant disco ball?
    By Tom Smyth
  31. ann marie lastrassi
    Does Madame Tussauds Also Think Beyoncé Is Italian?Her new wax figure kinda looks like Leah Remini, to the actor’s delight.
    By Zoe Guy
  32. trending
    When a Tell-All Documentary Is Just Another Press ReleaseThese days, docs about pop stars feel publicist-approved — and they always seem to contain the same safe elements.
    By Matthew Jacobs
  33. for the first time
    Have You Heard the Scuttlebutt? Halle Bailey Had a Baby.Could the name Halo be a nod to Beyoncé?
    By Tom Smyth
  34. come to brazil!
    Beyoncé Came to Brazil and They Couldn’t Be Quiet About ItYeah, they failed the mute challenge.
    By Justin Curto
  35. my 10 year old single is dropping
    ‘Grown Woman’ Is Grown Enough for Streaming ServicesBeyoncé celebrates the ten-year birthday of her self-titled album.
    By Zoe Guy
  36. booked and busy
    Oprah Had to Explain Why Beyoncé Would Be Too Busy to Be in The Color PurpleA film role? In the Year of Reneigh?
    By Bethy Squires
  37. movie review
    The Silence Is the Loudest Part of Renaissance: A FilmNo star is better at positioning themselves as apolitical than Beyoncé.
    By Angelica Jade Bastién
  38. fan me off
    Swarm on These HandsAll the ways Renaisannce: A Film by Beyoncé came to slay.
    By Zoe Guy
  39. act 2?
    Get Out of Beyoncé’s HouseQueen B surprise dropped a new single on the night of the Renaissance tour film. Likely thing for her to do.
    By Jason P. Frank
  40. trailer mix
    Beyoncé Brings the Mute Challenge to a Theater Near YouShe surprise-dropped the new song “My House,” which is featured in her concert film’s end credits.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  41. bey and t
    Taylor Swift and Beyoncé(’s Publicists) Had a Big DayAt the London premiere of Beyoncé’s Renaissance film.
    By Jason P. Frank
  42. she’s that girl
    Blue Ivy’s Haters Were Her MotivatorsAfter seeing negative social media comments about her dancing, the 11-year-old rehearsed even harder.
    By Tom Smyth
  43. independent women
    Destiny’s Child Reunited for the Renaissance Film PremiereEven LeToya and LaTavia!
    By Tom Smyth
  44. swiftie hive
    Beyoncé Released Her Fandom at the Eras Tour Premiere“She’s been a guiding light throughout my career,” wrote Taylor Swift.
    By Justin Curto
  45. energy
    Megan Thee Stallion Shared a Stage With Her Idol“Bitch … I performed with Beyoncéeeeee!”
    By Jennifer Zhan
  46. virgo’s groove
    Beyoncé’s B-Day Had Club Renaissance Jumpin’ Jumpin’Diana Ross sang “Happy Birthday,” Kendrick Lamar performed, and Zendaya and every celebrity ever pulled up.
    By Zoe Guy
  47. cameos
    DJ Khaled Fully Embraces ‘Another One!’ During Beyoncé DJ Set“We the best … for Beyoncé!” — DJ Khaled, probably.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  48. america decides
    Everybody Say, Hey, Mayor CarterInaugural remarks from Beyoncé, Santa Clara’s honorary mayor.
    By Zoe Guy
  49. bta (beyoncé transit authority)
    Who Runs the Trains? Beyoncé.Extending D.C. Metro service after weather delayed her concert.
    By Justin Curto
  50. it’s the remix (to the remix)
    Beyoncé Answers It All With One Ad-LibAddressing Erykah Badu and Lizzo, like a queen.
    By Justin Curto
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