Pop Culture Happy Hour Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter
Apr 2, 2024
Dolly Parton & Linda Martell join Beyoncé on her country album 'Cowboy Carter', while Post Malone & Miley Cyrus provide star-studded duets. Discussion on breaking country norms and seeking validation through collaborations. Impact of Beyoncé on country music and the album's themes of personal growth and female empowerment.
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Beyoncé's Genre-Blending Masterpiece
- Beyoncé blends country with genres like R&B, Jersey Club, rock, and opera in her album Cowboy Carter.
- The album features legends like Dolly Parton and young country stars, showing her spanning of musical influences.
Seeking Validation over Radical Breakthrough
- Beyoncé seems to seek validation from country music gatekeepers on this album.
- The use of interludes by Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton suggests asking for permission rather than boldly claiming space.
Beyoncé Expands Country's Audience
- Expanding country music's audience through Beyoncé may prompt cultural shifts in defining the genre.
- Black artists' presence in country has been limited by radio gatekeeping, which this album challenges.