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Luke Combs, Tracy Chapman, Morgan Wallen Score ACM Award Nominations
“Fast Car” continues to drive Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman to the top — this time, at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards. Combs is the top contender this year with eight nominations, competing for entertainer of the year as well as single and song of the year with “Fast Car.” He shares the […]
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Critic’s Notebook: Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Is Haunted by Ghosts of Rejection
The music superstar's latest studio album, the second act of a planned trilogy, addresses detractors while doubling down on her country roots.
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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Boosts Streams for Black Country Acts on Spotify (Exclusive)
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter is galloping on Spotify and bringing other Black country-based artists for the ride. Since the album’s release on Friday, the number of first-time listeners for acts like Brittney Spencer, Reyna Roberts and Shaboozey — who all appear on Cowboy Carter — has increased in the past week. Spencer saw an uptick of […]
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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Is Spotify’s Most-Streamed Album in One Day in 2024
Beyoncé’s newest album Cowboy Carter is already setting records. Not even 24 hours after its release, Spotify revealed that the Grammy-winning artist’s country album became its most-streamed album in a single day in 2024 so far. The music giant also noted that it was the first time a country album had held that title this […]
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20 Singers Who Made the Move to Country Music
The arrival of Beyoncé’s Act II: Cowboy Carter on Friday marks the singer’s most formidable move to country music since the inception of her beloved career in the 1990s. Act II is a follow-up to Beyoncé’s Renaissance, released in 2022 to universal acclaim and later toured across the globe in summer 2023. Act II includes […]
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Beyoncé Releases Tracklist for ‘Cowboy Carter,’ Including “Jolene” Cover and Willie Nelson
Pop superstar Beyoncé has released the tracklist for her latest album, a foray into country music titled Cowboy Carter, which is set for release on Thursday and will include a cover of a beloved Dolly Parton classic and a guest appearance from genre legend Willie Nelson. The tracklist was revealed on the singer’s Instagram account […]
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Beyoncé Reveals ‘Cowboy Carter’ Spawned From Her Not Feeling “Welcomed” in Country Music
Beyoncé is getting candid about what led to the creation of Act II: Cowboy Carter, which is a continuation of her record-breaking album Renaissance. The 2022 Grammy-winning album has long been rumored to be a part of a trilogy, with the upcoming album being the second installment. The artist announced Act II in a Super […]
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Events of the Week: ‘Drive-Away Dolls,’ ‘The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy’ and More
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Drive-Away Dolls and The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy. Drive-Away Dolls premiere Ethan Coen joined stars Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan and Beanie Feldstein at the NYC premiere of their new Focus Features film on Tuesday. […]
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Beyoncé Plays the Role of Proud Aunt at Luar Fashion Show As Her Nephew Walks the Runway
Beyoncé played the role of proud aunt as she sat front row as her nephew walked in the Luar Fall/Winter 2024 show Tuesday night during New York Fashion Week. With mom Solange in the room and grandmother Tina Knowles sitting next to Beyoncé, Julez Smith Jr. wore a black leather suit as he appeared in the […]
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Beyoncé Announces Country-Tinged ‘Renaissance: Act II’ Album on Super Bowl Sunday, Drops Two New Songs
Beyoncé on Sunday announced new music on her website and on social media, and in a Verizon ad. The new music is part two of her acclaimed 2022 Renaissance album, which has long been rumored to be a trilogy. As part of the announcement, two songs dropped on Tidal: “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” […]
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Jay-Z Criticizes Grammys for Beyoncé’s Album of the Year Losses as He Accepts Honor
Jay-Z, who brought daughter Blue Ivy onstage as he accepted the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, called out the Grammys, noting Beyoncé has dozens of Grammys but has never won the top honor. During the televised 2024 Grammys ceremony, host Trevor Noah presented the rapper with the honor to celebrate his achievements in music. The […]
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Beyoncé Is Not Performing at Grammy Awards (Exclusive)
Sorry to break your soul, but Beyoncé is not performing at Sunday’s Grammy Awards. A representative for the superstar confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter after social media has been fueled with rumors that she is set to hit the stage to honor late icon Tina Turner. Last month, the Australian Today ahow tweeted […]
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