Beyoncé’s shocking release is sending shockwaves through the status quo! In addition to her colorful and imaginative music, she recently came out with a special edition of PEOPLE magazine featuring her new album, Cowboy Carter. You can catch this issue in bookstores and on Amazon as we speak. Along the way, it provides fans an inside look at how the album turned into a cultural phenomenon.
Cowboy Carter Cowgirl Carter, which equally took five years to produce, is Beyoncé’s bold introduction to the country genre. After receiving blowback for venturing into this unfamiliar sonic landscape, she’s found a way to make the space her own. Most recently, as we noted in 2024, she was seen out in Houston with her daughter, Blue Ivy. This performance deepened her bond to her origins as she geared up for her newly-announced Cowboy Carter Tour.
The special edition of PEOPLE highlights photographs from Beyoncé’s 2023 Renaissance World Tour, showcasing her unparalleled artistry and performance skills. She is busy preparing for her Cowboy Carter Tour that begins in Los Angeles on April 28. Our fans are getting more antsy by the day so don’t miss out!
Beyoncé’s artistry is truly magnificent, and nobody deserves their first three Grammy Awards more than Cowboy Carter. She took home Album of the Year, Best Country Album, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her collaboration with Miley Cyrus. She graciously collected that Album of the Year Grammy on February 2. In her acceptance speech she thanked her colleagues who helped elect her and spoke about the long road that led her to this day.
“I just feel very full and very honored. It’s been many, many years. Just want to thank the Grammys, every songwriter, every collaborator, every producer, all of the hard work,” – Beyoncé
Beyoncé’s commitment to country music goes much deeper. To pay tribute to Linda Martell, the first Black female country singer, Rissi connected with her to produce the song “Cowboy Carter.” This is evidence of her deep promise to amplify under-heard voices in the space that the music we love occupies.
Looking back on her career, Beyoncé explained that the haters were a huge force in encouraging her to rise above all odds.
“The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me. Act II is a result of challenging myself and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work,” – Beyoncé
Her efforts have not gone unnoticed. With 35 Grammy wins under her belt, Beyoncé has established herself as a formidable presence in the music industry, blending genres and challenging traditional boundaries.
With fans still buzzing from the announcement of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour in 2025, excitement is at a fever pitch. This special edition of PEOPLE is an inspirational tribute to her journey, talent and impact on music.