Beyoncé's look on the latest album cover - Photo: Character Instagram
Beyoncé previously released a pair of singles leading up to the new album: 16 Carriages and Texas Hold 'Em .
Texas Hold 'Em debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, making Beyoncé the first black female artist to top the list.
Beyoncé's new album is scheduled to be released on March 29.
Beyoncé has been working on a new album for over 5 years
On the evening of March 19, on her personal Instagram, Beyoncé posted the official cover photo of her upcoming album Cowboy Carter, along with some hints about this music product. She also sent emotional thanks to her fans.
In the cover photo, she wears a classic red, white and blue Western jumpsuit, along with a white cowboy hat, sitting on a white horse.
Beyoncé revealed that she will sing country music on this album.
Beyoncé - 16 CARRIAGES (Official Visualizer)
“This album has been over 5 years in the making. It came out of an experience I had many years ago.
Through that experience, I gained a deeper understanding of country music history and studied more of the rich musical literature.
It's great 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 their lives to our musical history.”
In an interview with Harper's Bazaar, Beyoncé explained the inspiration behind her decision to make a country, cowboy-inspired album.
"One of my inspirations comes from the history of the black cowboys of America being neglected.
Many of them were originally called cowhands, who experienced great discrimination and were often forced to work with the worst, most ill-tempered horses.
"After that, these black horse races amazed the performing artists. We were inspired by the culture and style of horse riding here," the singer said.
Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are both singers with impressive career journeys - Photo: Getty Images
Beyoncé said she faced a lot of judgment when she first entered the genre, which forced her to push her limits.
Also in her announcement, Beyoncé mentioned the singles 16 Carriages and Texas Hold 'Em, the pair of singles that made up her new records.
“I feel honored to be the first black woman to have a number one single on the Hot Country Songs chart. This wouldn't have happened without the incredible support of my fans,” Beyoncé wrote.
I also hope that in the years to come, mentioning an artist's race or skin color in releasing music products will no longer exist."
Many audiences hope Beyoncé and Taylor Swift will collaborate on a new product.
Will Taylor Swift contribute?
Beyoncé also teased fans that there will be a few surprises in the new album. She will be collaborating with some great artists that she deeply respects.
On February 13, Killah B, the producer and co-writer of Texas Hold 'Em, gave an interview to TMZ.
Their conversation led fans to speculate that Taylor Swift could be a featured artist on Beyoncé's new album.
“Everyone wait and see. Beyoncé is on the verge of taking the world by storm. I'll leave it to your imagination,” Killah B quipped.
On social network X, many audiences of the two female artists also posted statuses of prediction and anticipation.
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