Francesca Royster

DePaul University professor and author of Black Country Music: Listening for Revolutions

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Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 7min

Beyoncé, Black Country & the Long Road to Cowboy Carter (With Dr. Francesca Royster & Taylor Crumpton)

Dr. Francesca Royster & Taylor Crumpton discuss Beyoncé's pivot to country in 'Cowboy Carter', highlighting Black women's history in the genre, Bey's storytelling in songs like 'Texas Hold 'Em' & '16 Carriages', reclaiming white genres, and the intersection of race, nationalism, and segregation in country music. They explore challenges faced by female country artists, Beyoncé's impact on the industry, and the need for inclusivity and representation in Nashville's music scene.