Beyoncé’s 2024 country-influenced album, Act II of her trilogy, was Cowboy Carter. The album was released on March 29, 2024, through Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records.
Cowboy Carter follows Renaissance, which was identified as Act I, and forms part of a planned three-act project. Beyoncé first announced the project’s next phase during the 2024 Super Bowl season, when she released “Texas Hold ’Em” and “16 Carriages.”
The album engages with country music while also drawing on blues, rock, folk, soul, and other American traditions. It includes “Texas Hold ’Em,” “Jolene,” and “Daughter,” and features guest appearances from artists including Dolly Parton, Linda Martell, Miley Cyrus, and Post Malone.
Some listeners use the informal label “Act II” as if it were the album title. The official album title is Cowboy Carter, while Act II describes its place in Beyoncé’s broader trilogy.