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How Beyoncé transforms into a country star in new studio album

April 2, 2024

“You’re turned into KNTRY Radio Texas, home of the real deal

And if there’s one thing you can take away from my set today, let it be this:

Sometimes you don’t know what you like until someone you

trust turns you onto some real good s**t

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why I’m here…”

What you just read is an interlude by legendary country star Willie Nelson, entitled “SMOKE HOUR II,” off Beyoncé’s latest album, “COWBOY CARTER.” Nelson is just one of the 10 featured artists on Queen Bey’s newest release, which has gained massive popularity due to its genre-defying nature. Other featured artists include Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy, Reyna Roberts, Dolly Parton, Linda Martell, Shaboozey, Miley Cyrus and Post Malone.

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it’s not….. bad

why do we want it