Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' breaks streaming record
last week, Beyonce releases “Cowboy Carter”. The 27-track country album transcends genres and is already making history. It's clear that fans can't get enough of this album, which has already broken streaming records on several platforms.
spotify announced on social media Last week, on the day the album was released, Friday, March 29, it became the platform's most streamed album in a single day so far in 2024.
“Cowboy Carter” It also won the title with the most first-day streams for a country album by a female artist on Amazon Music. The album marked Beyoncé's biggest debut on streaming platforms. Amazon Music shared on social media.
Prior to the album's release, Beyoncé released two singles during Sunday's Super Bowl: “Texas Hold'em” and “16 Carriage.” The former debuted at number one on the Billboard Country chart, making Beyoncé the first black woman to top the chart. According to Billboard.
“Texas Hold’em” itself transcended genres, reaching nine U.S. charts including pop, adult alternative, country, rhythmic, urban, and R&B.
The album debuted at number two on the Apple Music charts, and 26 of its 27 songs are currently on the streaming service's top 100 list.
Beyoncé, a Houston native who also serves as the album's executive producer, stated in a statement It's “the best music I've ever made.”
The album features collaborations with stars such as Miley Cyrus and versions of iconic songs such as Dolly Parton's 1973 hit “Jolene.” Parton and Willie Nelson also lend their voices to parts of the album, as does Linda Martel, the first commercially successful black female country artist.
Beyoncé also covered the Beatles' 1968 song “Blackbird,” which featured black country singer-songwriters Tanner Adele, Brittney Spencer, Tierra Kennedy and Rayna Roberts. Her song “Protector” features audio from her 6-year-old daughter, Rumi, and she collaborates with rapper girlfriend Shaboozey on two of her songs.
She also samples Nancy Sinatra's 1966 song “These Boots Are Made For Walkin'” on the track “Ya Ya.”
Sinatra reacted to this song on social media“It means a lot to me to have a part of my record in a Beyoncé song because I love her. She represents greatness in music today. This might be the best 'Boots' sample ever! And the beat continues. ”
Parton also posted about Beyoncé's cover of “Jolene.” The song contains derogatory lyrics warning women to stay away from men. “Beyoncé is bothering that girl and she deserves it.” Parton wrote.
Summarize this content to 100 words last week, Beyonce releases “Cowboy Carter”. The 27-track country album transcends genres and is already making history. It's clear that fans can't get enough of this album, which has already broken streaming records on several platforms.spotify announced on social media Last week, on the day the album was released, Friday, March 29, it became the platform's most streamed album in a single day so far in 2024. “Cowboy Carter” It also won the title with the most first-day streams for a country album by a female artist on Amazon Music. The album marked Beyoncé's biggest debut on streaming platforms. Amazon Music shared on social media.
Prior to the album's release, Beyoncé released two singles during Sunday's Super Bowl: “Texas Hold'em” and “16 Carriage.” The former debuted at number one on the Billboard Country chart, making Beyoncé the first black woman to top the chart. According to Billboard.“Texas Hold’em” itself transcended genres, reaching nine U.S. charts including pop, adult alternative, country, rhythmic, urban, and R&B.
The album debuted at number two on the Apple Music charts, and 26 of its 27 songs are currently on the streaming service's top 100 list.Beyoncé, a Houston native who also serves as the album's executive producer, stated in a statement It's “the best music I've ever made.” The album features collaborations with stars such as Miley Cyrus and versions of iconic songs such as Dolly Parton's 1973 hit “Jolene.” Parton and Willie Nelson also lend their voices to parts of the album, as does Linda Martel, the first commercially successful black female country artist. Beyoncé also covered the Beatles' 1968 song “Blackbird,” which featured black country singer-songwriters Tanner Adele, Brittney Spencer, Tierra Kennedy and Rayna Roberts. Her song “Protector” features audio from her 6-year-old daughter, Rumi, and she collaborates with rapper girlfriend Shaboozey on two of her songs.
She also samples Nancy Sinatra's 1966 song “These Boots Are Made For Walkin'” on the track “Ya Ya.” Sinatra reacted to this song on social media“It means a lot to me to have a part of my record in a Beyoncé song because I love her. She represents greatness in music today. This might be the best 'Boots' sample ever! And the beat continues. ”Parton also posted about Beyoncé's cover of “Jolene.” The song contains derogatory lyrics warning women to stay away from men. “Beyoncé is bothering that girl and she deserves it.” Parton wrote.
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