{"id":88511,"date":"2024-03-13T15:53:46","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T15:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=88511"},"modified":"2024-03-13T15:53:46","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T15:53:46","slug":"beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen Bey is Riding into Town: Beyonc\u00e9 Announces &#8216;Act II: Cowboy Carter&#8217; Album &amp; Pre-Orders"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_88512\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-88512\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-88512\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cowboy Carter\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-1-155x87.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-88512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA &#8211; FEBRUARY 04: (L-R) Beyonc\u00e9 and Jay-Z onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur\/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:368\">Saddle up, Beyhive! Beyonc\u00e9 has officially announced the title of her highly-anticipated country project: <em>Act II: Cowboy Carter<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:368\">This revelation follows weeks of speculation and two chart-topping singles \u2014 &#8220;Texas Hold &#8216;Em&#8221; and &#8220;16 Carriages&#8221; \u2014 that had fans yearning for a full-fledged country album from the queen herself.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8 COWBOY CARTER!!! PRE-SAVE NOW!!!<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uEE7geP57Q\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/t.co\/uEE7geP57Q<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ISg5LmTpIB\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/ISg5LmTpIB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Beyonc\u00e9 Press. (@beyoncepress) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/beyoncepress\/status\/1767602003235004775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">March 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:392\">The news dropped on Tuesday <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.beyonce.com\/?utm_source=BEYONC\u00c9.COM+-+BEYHIVE+2024&amp;utm_campaign=9eb7264838-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_03_12_05_54&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_272e222977-9eb7264838-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&amp;mc_cid=9eb7264838&amp;mc_eid=4110fc5f1a\" target=\"_blank\">on the singer&#8217;s website<\/a>, and on social media with a simple yet powerful image. A worn leather saddle adorned with a red, white, and blue sash emblazoned with the words &#8220;Cowboy Carter&#8221; took center stage, a clear visual shift from the disco ball steed featured on her 2022 album, <em>Act I: Renaissance<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:392\">This subtle transformation hints at the sonic journey that awaits us in Act II.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_88514\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-88514\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-88514\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-2.jpg\" alt=\"Beyonc\u00e9\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-2-143x215.jpg 143w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-88514\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WARSAW, POLAND &#8211; JUNE 27: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY)(EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Beyonc\u00e9 performs onstage during the \u201cRENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR\u201d at PGE Narodowy on June 27, 2023 in Warsaw, Poland. (Photo by Kevin Mazur\/WireImage for Parkwood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:305\"><em>Cowboy Carter<\/em> marks the second installment in a three-act artistic exploration that Beyonc\u00e9 embarked on during the COVID-19 pandemic. While details remain scarce about the final act, fans can expect <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/luar-fall-winter-2024-show\/\">a cohesive creative journey<\/a> that pushes boundaries and showcases Beyonc\u00e9&#8217;s unparalleled artistic range.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:344\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.beyonce.com\/?utm_source=BEYONC\u00c9.COM+-+BEYHIVE+2024&amp;utm_campaign=9eb7264838-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_03_12_05_54&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_272e222977-9eb7264838-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&amp;mc_cid=9eb7264838&amp;mc_eid=4110fc5f1a\" target=\"_blank\">The pre-order for <em>Act II: Cowboy Carter<\/em> is now live<\/a>, sending the Beyhive into a frenzy. Fans can choose from a variety of options, including limited edition covers on CD and vinyl. The deluxe versions boast exclusive bonus tracks, collectible packaging, and limited-edition merchandise featuring the now-iconic <em>Cowboy Carter<\/em> artwork.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_88513\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-88513\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-88513\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-3.jpg\" alt=\"Cowboy Carter\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-3-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-3-720x1024.jpg 720w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-3-768x1092.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-3-1080x1536.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-3-400x569.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/beyonce-announces-act-ii-cowboy-carter-album-3-151x215.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-88513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA &#8211; FEBRUARY 04: Beyonc\u00e9 supports Jay-Z as he accepts the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur\/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:453\">This country foray is a bold move for Beyonc\u00e9, but nonetheless a <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/super-bowl-best-halftime-show-moments-usher\/\">testament to her artistic fearlessness<\/a>. With &#8220;Texas Hold &#8216;Em&#8221; already topping the charts as her first No. 1 country single \u2014 making Queen Bey the first Black woman to hold this spot \u2014 and &#8220;16 Carriages&#8221; receiving rave reviews, the anticipation for the full album is palpable.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:453\">Will<em> Cowboy Carter<\/em> see Beyonc\u00e9 become the undisputed queen of country music as well? Only time will tell, but one thing&#8217;s for sure: with Beyonc\u00e9 at the helm, this cowboy ride promises to be unforgettable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":42686,"featured_media":88512,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[23,38,3292,16],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v20.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Beyonc\u00e9 Announces &#039;Act II: Cowboy Carter&#039; Album: Pre-Order Now<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Saddle up! 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