Earlier this month, British singer Lily Allen decided to throw unnecessary shade in Beyoncé’s direction following the immense success of her historic country album “Cowboy Carter.” Now, Allen appears to be following her lead and working on country music herself. Rep. Ro Khanna Talks About Debating Vivek Ramaswamy & His Post-Racial Politics Off English On […]
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After Beyoncé Released ‘Cowboy Carter,’ Folks Can’t Get Enough of Western Fashion
Beyonce walks onstage to accept the Innovator Award during the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Monday, April 1, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Photo: Chris Pizzello (AP) Beyoncé shook the music industry with the release of “Cowboy Carter,” drawing a new audience to the country music genre. But the trendsetter isn’t just changing people’s […]
Read MoreThese Black Celebrities Shined On the 2024 Country Music Television Awards Red Carpet
The yeehaw agenda was in full effect at last night’s 2024 Country Music Television Awards. The event, which took place at Moody Center in Austin, Texas, was hosted by Kelsea Ballerini for a fourth time and featured several country music stars belting out some fan-favorite tunes. Advertisement But it was the big lean into countryfied […]
Read MoreBeyoncé And Post Malone’s Song ‘Levii’s Jeans’ Reportedly Boosted Levi Strauss’ Stock Value By 20 Percent
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter is the gift that keeps on giving. The project has set a new streaming record in country music and amplified the work of Black musicians in the genre (including Linda Martell, Shaboozey, and Tanner Adell, to name a few). Now, according to CBS News, the album’s impact can even be traced back […]
Read MoreBlack Billionaires Revealed, A 6-year-old Genius Is Recognized, Deadly Diddy Event Remembered and More News On The Culture
L: Beyonce, R: Paul McCartneyPhoto: Getty Images From her cover of the Dolly Parton hit “Jolene” to the Tina Turner-inspired “Ya Ya,” Beyoncé fans everywhere have been dissecting every inch of her new album, Cowboy Carter, since its release. And while every member of the Beyhive knows that practically everything Ms. Carter does is for […]
Read MoreBlack Billionaires Revealed, A 6-year-old Genius Is Recognized, Deadly Diddy Event Remembered and More News On The Culture
L: Beyonce, R: Paul McCartneyPhoto: Getty Images From her cover of the Dolly Parton hit “Jolene” to the Tina Turner-inspired “Ya Ya,” Beyoncé fans everywhere have been dissecting every inch of her new album, Cowboy Carter, since its release. And while every member of the Beyhive knows that practically everything Ms. Carter does is for […]
Read MoreR. Kelly Speaks On Diddy, Jerrod Carmichael Admits His Crush On A Famous Rapper, Theory On Why Chance The Rapper is Getting a Divorce, and More Entertainment News
Photo: Blair Caldwell/Parkwood Entertainment Though it’s only been a few days since Beyoncé’ ushered us all into her #YeeHawEra with her latest country-inspired album, “Cowboy Carter,” it seems one song is already causing trouble at the saloon. – Shanelle Genai Read More
Read MoreNicki Minaj’s Husband Kenneth Petty Shows Off New Sex Offender Registry Photo
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 31: Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty are seen departing the Knicks game at Madison Square Garden on March 31, 2024 in New York City.Photo: Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images (Getty Images) Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, is one step closer to being a free man, and he has a […]
Read MoreDid This White British Singer Try to Humble Beyoncé As ‘Cowboy Carter’ Makes UK Music History?
Photo: Michael Buckner (Getty Images) On Friday, Official Charts reported that Beyoncé became the first Black artist to have a country album (“Cowboy Carter”) hit No. 1 in the UK. Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Talks ‘Loot’ Season 2 & ‘POSE’ Memories, Plus She Belts A Bit of Tyla’s ‘Water’ Off English She’s also the first artist […]
Read MorePaul McCartney Blesses Beyoncé’s Version of Beatles Hit
From her cover of the Dolly Parton hit “Jolene” to the Tina Turner-inspired “Ya Ya,” Beyoncé fans everywhere have been dissecting every inch of her new album, Cowboy Carter, since its release. And while every member of the Beyhive knows that practically everything Ms. Carter does is for the culture, some may be surprised to […]
Read MoreBeyoncé’s Excellent ‘Cowboy Carter’ Is A Win In A Fight That Should Have Never Existed
The RX is Uproxx Music’s stamp of approval for the best albums, songs, and music stories throughout the year. Inclusion in this category is the highest distinction we can bestow, and signals the most important music being released throughout the year. The RX is the music you need, right now. Beyoncé dreams of a world […]
Read MoreThe Black History Story Behind One of Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Beatles Song Covers
From her cover of the Dolly Parton hit “Jolene” to the Tina Turner-inspired “Ya Ya,” Beyoncé fans everywhere have been dissecting every inch of her new album, Cowboy Carter, since its release. And while every member of the Beyhive knows that practically everything Ms. Carter does is for the culture, some may be surprised to […]
Read MoreThe Black History Story Behind One of Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Song Covers
From her cover of the Dolly Parton hit “Jolene” to the Tina Turner-inspired “Ya Ya,” Beyoncé fans everywhere have been dissecting every inch of her new album, Cowboy Carter, since its release. And while every member of the Beyhive knows that practically everything Ms. Carter does is for the culture, some may be surprised to […]
Read MoreBlack Stars’ Best Fashion at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Photo: Frazer Harrison, Kevin Winter (Getty Images) The iHeartRadio Music Awards rarely provide any big surprises. It’s usually pretty clear who the winners are before the show even starts. Hip-hop legend Ludacris hosted the big event, which featured special honors for TLC and Beyoncé. In case you missed all the fun, check out our recap […]
Read MoreBlack Celebrities Brought Their Fashion A-Game at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. What Do You Think?
Photo: Frazer Harrison, Kevin Winter (Getty Images) The iHeartRadio Music Awards rarely provide any big surprises. It’s usually pretty clear who the winners are before the show even starts. Hip-hop legend Ludacris hosted the big event, which featured special honors for TLC and Beyoncé. In case you missed all the fun, check out our recap […]
Read MoreInspired by Beyoncé ‘s Cowboy Carter, Here Are Black Western Films You Need to Know
The Harder They Fall | Official Trailer | Netflix When outlaw Nat Love discovers that his enemy Rufus Buck is being released from prison, he rounds up his gang to track Rufus down and seek revenge. Those riding with him include: former love Stagecoach Mary, right and left hand men Bill Pickett and quick-draw Jim […]
Read MoreInspired by Beyoncé ‘s Cowboy Carter? Here Are the Black Western Films You Should Watch Now
The Harder They Fall | Official Trailer | Netflix When outlaw Nat Love discovers that his enemy Rufus Buck is being released from prison, he rounds up his gang to track Rufus down and seek revenge. Those riding with him include: former love Stagecoach Mary, right and left hand men Bill Pickett and quick-draw Jim […]
Read MoreHere’s Why the Internet Is Divided Over Beyoncé’s Cover of Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’
Though it’s only been a few days since Beyoncé’ ushered us all into her #YeeHawEra with her latest country-inspired album, “Cowboy Carter,” it seems one song is already causing trouble at the saloon. Making Love Songs: The Story Behind Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” Off English As many suspected, on the album, Bey […]
Read MoreHow Much Will Dolly Parton Make From Beyoncé’s ‘Jolene’ Cover?
Name one singer in the history of Country music that Black folks embrace more than Dolly Parton. I’ll wait. Making Love Songs: The Story Behind Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” Off English The Tennessee-born living legend has spent a nearly 60-year career racking up timeless hits and endearing herself to folks who adore […]
Read MoreBeyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’: The Full Album Credits Complete With All Producers, Features, And Songwriters
Aside from today’s Easter holiday, many people all over the world have also been celebrating the release of Beyoncé Cowboy Carter. The singer’s eighth album is also the second installation in a trilogy of albums she promised before the release of Renaissance. Cowboy Carter is a sprawling 27-track effort that captures Beyoncé in a full […]
Read MoreBeyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Has Lassoed In Massive Streaming Numbers, The Album Even Broke A Spotify Record
Beyoncé does it again. Her highly anticipated album, Cowboy Carter, is already rolling in accolades stemming from the project’s massive streaming number. According to Spotify, the body of work’s debut earned the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer another notch on her belt. The streamer shared the news on its official X (formerly Twitter) page. “On Friday, […]
Read MoreThe Five Amazing Things We Learned from Beyoncé’s Very Black ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album
Well, giddy up cowgirls and cowboys: Beyoncé’s country era-inspired album “Cowboy Carter” has officially come into town! Black Women Had Some Major Firsts In Last Week’s Midterm Elections Off English Encompassing 27 songs at nearly an hour and half worth of listening time, Bey’s newly released album spans across genres and styles, delivering good on […]
Read MoreHere’s Everything We Know About Beyoncé’s New ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album
With mere hours before Bey is set to usher all her U.S. fans into her country era with her forthcoming album “Cowboy Carter,” fans on the other side of the world are already venturing into the new music territory and putting out spoilers as to what we can expect. Making Love Songs: The Story Behind […]
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