The New York Times – Music:
On the star’s new album, the track “Daughter” includes her take on an 18th-century Italian song most often heard in classical music recitals.
Category: Country Music
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A Guide to Beyoncé’s Guests on ‘Cowboy Carter’: Linda Martell, Shaboozey and More
The New York Times – Music:
A guide to key guests and behind-the-scenes figures on the star’s eighth studio album.
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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Is Here
The New York Times – Music:
The superstar’s new LP is a 27-track tour of popular music with a Beatles cover, cameos by Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton, and features from Miley Cyrus and Post Malone.
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Does Country Radio’s Treehouse Have Room for Beyoncé?
The New York Times – Music:
The pop superstar’s new album, “Cowboy Carter,” could be a litmus test for a format that’s long been inhospitable to women and Black artists.
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Will Country Welcome Beyoncé? That’s the Wrong Question.
The New York Times – Music:
“Cowboy Carter” is an extension of the pop superstar’s exploration of how Black creativity fuels all corners of popular music. She’s embracing the music, not the industry.
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Ariana Grande Beats Kacey Musgraves and Justin Timberlake on the Chart
The New York Times – Music:
“Everything I Thought It Was,” Justin Timberlake’s first new album since “Man of the Woods” six years ago, opens in fourth place.
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Black Pop Artists Have Long Gone Country. Here’s a Brief History.
The New York Times – Music:
When Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” arrives next week, it’ll join a lineage of albums by stars including Ray Charles, the Pointer Sisters, Tina Turner and more.
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Dissecting Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album Cover
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
On Tuesday, the pop star revealed her new album’s cover, a constellation of country signifiers reminding fans of her Texas roots.
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Sarah Shook & the Disarmers Took the Hard Path. The Music Kept Coming.
The New York Times – Music:
After a tumultuous childhood in an ultraconservative family, River Shook finally heard country music at 23. It prompted a long journey of self-discovery.