Beyoncé Unveils Title of Upcoming Album: ‘Act II: Cowboy Carter’

Beyoncé delighted fans by announcing the title of her highly anticipated upcoming album, “Cowboy Carter,” on her website this Tuesday. Serving as the awaited continuation of her 2022 “Renaissance” album, this country music project is scheduled for release on March 29.

Teasing listeners with a taste of what’s to come, Beyoncé has already dropped two singles from the forthcoming album: “16 Carriages” and the chart-topping “Texas Hold ‘Em,” which secured her first-ever No. 1 country single in the U.S. and marked her as the first Black woman to achieve this feat.

On her website’s homepage, fans are greeted with an image of a horse saddle adorned with a patriotic sash reading “Country Carter.” Additionally, Beyoncé unveiled a range of limited edition CDs and vinyl variants, each featuring alternative cover photos showcasing half of her face, along with exclusive box set editions containing a bonus track and album-themed T-shirts.

Fans have eagerly awaited new music from Beyoncé since the release of “Renaissance” in 2022, which she revealed to be the first part of a larger “three-act project.” Speculation arose regarding the inclusion of both dance and country tracks, with uncertainty surrounding whether the latter would feature on “Renaissance” or constitute a separate album. While “Renaissance” predominantly explored dance and house music, paying tribute to the Black queer community and club culture, fans can anticipate a shift in tone with “Cowboy Carter.”

This album follows Beyoncé’s record-breaking world tour, which grossed a staggering $579 million, as well as the theatrical debut of “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.” Offering a blend of documentary and concert footage, the film provided viewers with a glimpse behind the scenes of her global journey. In conjunction with the movie’s London premiere, Beyoncé dropped the single “My House,” a nostalgic nod to her Houston roots, further amplifying anticipation for her upcoming release.