What was Beyoncé’s 2024 album, described as the second act of a trilogy, called?

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Beyoncé’s 2024 album, described as the second act of a trilogy, was called Cowboy Carter.

The album was released on March 29, 2024, through Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. It follows Renaissance, which was presented as the trilogy’s first act, and it explores country, rock, folk, blues, and broader Americana traditions.

Beyoncé introduced the project through the singles “Texas Hold ’Em” and “16 Carriages.” “Texas Hold ’Em” reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and made Beyoncé the first Black woman to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

Cowboy Carter includes guest appearances and reinterpretations connected to country and American musical history. The title also reflects Beyoncé’s relationship to Texas, where she was born, while the album’s scope goes beyond a single genre.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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