Beyoncé Shades CMA Awards Ahead of ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album Drop

Beyoncé has shared her thoughts on the discourse surrounding her upcoming album Cowboy Carter, during what many fans have dubbed her “country era.”

The megastar took to Instagram on Tuesday to reveal the official cover art for Cowboy Carter, due out on March 29. In the same post, she shared a lengthy note about her Renaissance follow-up, including why she’s decided to incorporate country music into her sound.

“This album has been over five years in the making,” Beyoncé wrote. “It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed…and it was very clear that I wasn’t.”

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