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]]>Cowboy Carter hit No. 1 with 407,000 equivalent album units during its debut week. It earned Beyoncé the largest streaming week of her career, and SEA units comprise 232,000 of the album’s total units, equaling 300.41 million official streams.
Cowboy Carter also easily topped Billboard’s Album Sales charts, with 168,000 units earned in traditional album sales. Vinyl copies made up 62,000 of those units, helping Beyoncé score the largest vinyl week of her career so far.
To make the whole thing even more impressive, Cowboy Carter also Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, and it’s quite historic to see it hit No. 1. It’s the first album by a female Black artist to ever climb to the top of this chart.
Cowboy Carter hit the shelves on March 29, as a second act of the trilogy which Beyoncé initially kicked off with Renaissance. She promoted it with the lead single “Texas Hold ‘Em”, which made history as the first song by a Black female artist to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.
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]]>The post Best New Songs of the Week appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>No album this week created more buzz than Beyoncé’s brilliant new record Cowboy Carter, which will change the way you look at country. Each of the 27 songs on Queen B’s barrier-breaking new album deserves a spot on our list, and we decided to go with “II Most Wanted” ft. Miley Cyrus.
Most mainstream artists made a smart decision and avoided releasing new singles to avoid competing with Beyoncé, but that didn’t stop indie acts from sharing new music with the world.
Some of our favorite alternative rock bands dropped new music this past week, starting with Vampire Weekend’s “Mary Boone”, Twenty One Pilots’ “Next Semester”, and Kings Of Leon’s “Split Screen”. Sum 41 bid farewell with their final album Heaven :x: Hell, which produced their latest single “Dopamine”.
As for the rest of our list for this week, you’ll find everything from Latin collaborations, including “It Was Always You” by Carin León and Leon Bridges and “BYAK” by Alvaro Diaz and Rauw Alejandro, St. Vincent’s “Flea” featuring Dave Grohl on the drums, and several girl power bops, such as Isabel LaRosa’s “Favorite” and Becky Hill’s “Outside of Love”.
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]]>The post Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” is a Masterful Love Letter to Country’s Roots appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Beyoncé made it clear that Cowboy Carter isn’t a country album, but a “Beyoncé album” when she first announced its title, and she doubled down on this statement from the very first track. “American Requiem” infuses the album with gospel vibes, and sees Queen B addressing claims she doesn’t belong on the country scene.
Her cover of The Beatles’ “Blackbird” continued exploring the overlooked impact of African-American artists on this genre, and it saw her joining forces with several Black female country stars. Despite its brilliance, her version of “Jolene” is the album’s best cover and one of the signature tracks, shedding a new, defiant light on the Dolly Parton classic we all know and love.
Parton also joined Cowboy Carter as one of Beyoncé’s A-list collaborators on the track “Tyrant” – and she wasn’t the only one! She also brought Willie Nelson, Post Malone, Linda Martell, and Shaboozey on board, but duet “II Most Wanted” ft. Miley Cyrus is definitely the album’s most brilliant collaboration.
Beyoncé shines as brightly all on her own, and previously released solo singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” carry us through the first half of the album. “Bodyguard”, “Ya Ya”, and “Riverdance” are also worth listening to on repeat, while “Amen” brings things full circle, in a gospel-inspired fashion of the album’s opener. “American Requiem”.
When Beyoncé first revealed the tracklist of Cowboy Carter, the long list of titles left everyone puzzled, but it turned out all 27 of them were actual songs. Some of them are intros and snippets, and not every single one will have a long-term impact, but they all work in the grand scheme of things, serving as worthy building blocks in Cowboy Carter’s legacy.
Cowboy Carter is a true genre-defying masterpiece that perfectly blends the country sound with pop, R&B, soul, and rock, reminding us there’s nothing Beyoncé can’t do. It’s proof that she’s still capable of reinviting herself after almost three decades, and it breathes a new life into a genre where she once felt out of place.
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]]>The post Beyoncé Shares “Cowboy Carter” Cover & Addresses Her Switch to Country appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>The cover of Cowboy Carter mimics the imagery Queen B embraced with its predecessor Renaissance and also shows her riding a horse. She’s wearing a cowboy hat and boots this time around, along with a red, white, and blue leather outfit and “Country Carter” sash, while holding the American flag.
The album cover reveal was accompanied by a lengthy statement, where Beyoncé revealed this album was five years in the making, adding it was born out of an experience where she didn’t feel welcomed in the country community.
“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,” wrote Beyoncé.
Cowboy Carter will hit the shelves on March 29, and it will feature previously released singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages”. Beyoncé promised this album has a few surprises in store, adding she collaborated with some brilliant artists that she deeply respects.
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]]>The post Beyoncé’s Saddles Up for the Release of New Country Album “Cowboy Carter” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Beyoncé’s label Parkwood Entertainment teased the title of her next LP by sharing a photo of an empty saddle against a black background. A red, white, and blue sash was draped across the saddle, confirming that the singer’s next album will be called Cowboy Carter.
This title matches Beyoncé’s new sound since she’ll use this album to embrace her country roots. She’s been fascinated by this genre from a young age, and she’s finally ready to fully embrace it and explore its long-overlooked African-American roots.
Beyoncé has given us a taste of things to come with two companion singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages”, which she released after the Super Bowl LVIII. “Texas Hold ‘Em” became an instant sensation and hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, in addition to becoming the first song by a Black female artist to top the Hot Country Songs chart.
Both songs will be featured on Cowboy Carter when it hits the shelves on March 29.
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]]>The post Beyoncé Tops Billboard Hot 100 Chart With Country Song “Texas Hold ‘Em” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>“Texas Hold ‘Em” hit No. 2 following its release on February 11, but managed to reach the top of the summit during its second week. It hit No. 1 with 29 million streams, 16.1 million radio airplay audience impressions, and 29,000 downloads during the February 16-22 tracking week.
It’s quite historic to see Beyoncé climb to the top of the Hot 100 with “Texas Hold ‘Em”, which just happens to be the first country song by a Black female artist to hit No. 1 on this chart. It was released as the lead single from her upcoming country album Renaissance Act II, set to hit the shelves on March 29.
“Texas Hold ‘Em” joins the likes of “Break My Soul” and “Single Ladies” as Beyoncé’s ninth single as a solo artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She also has an additional four No. 1 songs with Destiny’s Child, bringing her all-time total to 13 chart-topping hits.
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]]>The post Beyoncé Makes Country Songs Chart History With “Texas Hold ‘Em” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>With 19.2 million streams, 4.8 million in airplay audience and 39,000 sold, “Texas Hold ‘Em” debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart, behind Jack Harlow’s “Lovin on Me”. It also managed to soar atop the Hot Country Songs chart, becoming one Beyoncé’s first two entries on the survey alongside “16 Carriages”.
“Texas Hold ‘Em” also bows as Beyoncé’s first entry on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after being promoted to country radio on February 14.
Both songs hit the shelves shortly after Beyoncé teased new music in a Verizon commercial that aired during the Super Bowl LVIII. She’s planning to make a pivot to country with her upcoming album Renaissance Act II, which will be released on March 29.
Beyoncé made history as the first Black woman to reach the top of the Hot Country Songs chart. She also joined Morgan Wallen, Justin Bieber, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Ray Charles as only the fifth act to top both Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
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]]>The post Best New Songs of the Week appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Beyoncé broke the internet shortly after this year’s Super Bowl by announcing the release of her next studio album Renaissance Act II. Her next LP will be country-themed, and the lead single “Texas Hold ‘Em” proves that this genre fits her like a glove.
Dua Lipa is also busy teasing the release of her next album, and she finally dropped her long-awaited new single “Training Season”. Vampire Weekend are gearing up for the release of their new LP Only God Was Above Us, and they gave us a taste of things to come with “Capricorn”.
Our list for this week doesn’t feature too many collaborations, but the ones that made the cut are as good as it gets. Mariah Carey hopped on the remix of Ariana Grande’s “Yes, And?”, while Karol G joined forces with Tiësto for the electrifying new song “Contigo”.
Check out our list in full and get ready to discover new songs by Caroline Polachek, Pearl Jam, IDLES, Kim Gordon, and Tierra Whack.
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]]>The post Beyoncé Teases New Country Album “Renaissance Act II” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Beyoncé appeared in Verizon’s commercial during Super Bowl LVIII and used it to drop hints about her new music. Shortly after the ad was broadcast, Beyoncé teased two new singles on social media, set to be featured on her upcoming album Renaissance Act II.
“Texas Hold ‘Em” is an up-tempo country bop, and it sees Beyoncé toying with a new genre that will be the focus of her next LP. Its companion single “16 Carriages” is a soulful slow-burn ballad and it’s all about reflecting on one’s hard work and legacy as you grow older.
Beyoncé also confirmed she’s going country with a short teaser for Renaissance Act II. This promo video pays homage to Wim Wenders’ cult film Paris, Texas. The video shows a group of men looking at a billboard of Beyoncé in a red cowgirl ensemble, which references her new single “Texas Hold ‘Em”.
Renaissance Act II will be released on March 29, and it serves as the companion piece to Beyoncé’s last album Renaissance, conceived as a part of a trilogy.
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]]>The post Beyoncé Marks 10th Anniversary of Self-Titled Album With “Grown Woman” Drop appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>“Grown Woman” was originally released as a bonus video featured on the visual album Beyoncé in 2013. It became somewhat of a rare gem in the years to come because Queen B never released an official audio counterpart.
She finally decided to right that wrong on the tenth anniversary of Beyoncé and prepared a special treat for her fans. “Grown Woman” has finally been released to streaming platforms, and its journey to get there has been pretty long.
After releasing a visual counterpart of her fifth album Beyoncé, the singer celebrated its first anniversary by dropping the “Grown Woman” visual on YouTube. The video featured footage of the young Beyoncé performing and rehearsing in her childhood home and amassed 145 million views in the years to come.
The singer’s self-titled album Beyoncé was released on December 13, 2013, and it produced some of her biggest hits, including “Drunk in Love” and “Pretty Hurts”.
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]]>The post Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” Scores Largest Week of 2024 on Billboard 200 Chart appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Cowboy Carter hit No. 1 with 407,000 equivalent album units during its debut week. It earned Beyoncé the largest streaming week of her career, and SEA units comprise 232,000 of the album’s total units, equaling 300.41 million official streams.
Cowboy Carter also easily topped Billboard’s Album Sales charts, with 168,000 units earned in traditional album sales. Vinyl copies made up 62,000 of those units, helping Beyoncé score the largest vinyl week of her career so far.
To make the whole thing even more impressive, Cowboy Carter also Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, and it’s quite historic to see it hit No. 1. It’s the first album by a female Black artist to ever climb to the top of this chart.
Cowboy Carter hit the shelves on March 29, as a second act of the trilogy which Beyoncé initially kicked off with Renaissance. She promoted it with the lead single “Texas Hold ‘Em”, which made history as the first song by a Black female artist to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.
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]]>The post Best New Songs of the Week appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>No album this week created more buzz than Beyoncé’s brilliant new record Cowboy Carter, which will change the way you look at country. Each of the 27 songs on Queen B’s barrier-breaking new album deserves a spot on our list, and we decided to go with “II Most Wanted” ft. Miley Cyrus.
Most mainstream artists made a smart decision and avoided releasing new singles to avoid competing with Beyoncé, but that didn’t stop indie acts from sharing new music with the world.
Some of our favorite alternative rock bands dropped new music this past week, starting with Vampire Weekend’s “Mary Boone”, Twenty One Pilots’ “Next Semester”, and Kings Of Leon’s “Split Screen”. Sum 41 bid farewell with their final album Heaven :x: Hell, which produced their latest single “Dopamine”.
As for the rest of our list for this week, you’ll find everything from Latin collaborations, including “It Was Always You” by Carin León and Leon Bridges and “BYAK” by Alvaro Diaz and Rauw Alejandro, St. Vincent’s “Flea” featuring Dave Grohl on the drums, and several girl power bops, such as Isabel LaRosa’s “Favorite” and Becky Hill’s “Outside of Love”.
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]]>The post Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” is a Masterful Love Letter to Country’s Roots appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Beyoncé made it clear that Cowboy Carter isn’t a country album, but a “Beyoncé album” when she first announced its title, and she doubled down on this statement from the very first track. “American Requiem” infuses the album with gospel vibes, and sees Queen B addressing claims she doesn’t belong on the country scene.
Her cover of The Beatles’ “Blackbird” continued exploring the overlooked impact of African-American artists on this genre, and it saw her joining forces with several Black female country stars. Despite its brilliance, her version of “Jolene” is the album’s best cover and one of the signature tracks, shedding a new, defiant light on the Dolly Parton classic we all know and love.
Parton also joined Cowboy Carter as one of Beyoncé’s A-list collaborators on the track “Tyrant” – and she wasn’t the only one! She also brought Willie Nelson, Post Malone, Linda Martell, and Shaboozey on board, but duet “II Most Wanted” ft. Miley Cyrus is definitely the album’s most brilliant collaboration.
Beyoncé shines as brightly all on her own, and previously released solo singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” carry us through the first half of the album. “Bodyguard”, “Ya Ya”, and “Riverdance” are also worth listening to on repeat, while “Amen” brings things full circle, in a gospel-inspired fashion of the album’s opener. “American Requiem”.
When Beyoncé first revealed the tracklist of Cowboy Carter, the long list of titles left everyone puzzled, but it turned out all 27 of them were actual songs. Some of them are intros and snippets, and not every single one will have a long-term impact, but they all work in the grand scheme of things, serving as worthy building blocks in Cowboy Carter’s legacy.
Cowboy Carter is a true genre-defying masterpiece that perfectly blends the country sound with pop, R&B, soul, and rock, reminding us there’s nothing Beyoncé can’t do. It’s proof that she’s still capable of reinviting herself after almost three decades, and it breathes a new life into a genre where she once felt out of place.
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]]>The post Beyoncé Shares “Cowboy Carter” Cover & Addresses Her Switch to Country appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>The cover of Cowboy Carter mimics the imagery Queen B embraced with its predecessor Renaissance and also shows her riding a horse. She’s wearing a cowboy hat and boots this time around, along with a red, white, and blue leather outfit and “Country Carter” sash, while holding the American flag.
The album cover reveal was accompanied by a lengthy statement, where Beyoncé revealed this album was five years in the making, adding it was born out of an experience where she didn’t feel welcomed in the country community.
“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,” wrote Beyoncé.
Cowboy Carter will hit the shelves on March 29, and it will feature previously released singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages”. Beyoncé promised this album has a few surprises in store, adding she collaborated with some brilliant artists that she deeply respects.
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]]>The post Beyoncé’s Saddles Up for the Release of New Country Album “Cowboy Carter” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Beyoncé’s label Parkwood Entertainment teased the title of her next LP by sharing a photo of an empty saddle against a black background. A red, white, and blue sash was draped across the saddle, confirming that the singer’s next album will be called Cowboy Carter.
This title matches Beyoncé’s new sound since she’ll use this album to embrace her country roots. She’s been fascinated by this genre from a young age, and she’s finally ready to fully embrace it and explore its long-overlooked African-American roots.
Beyoncé has given us a taste of things to come with two companion singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages”, which she released after the Super Bowl LVIII. “Texas Hold ‘Em” became an instant sensation and hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, in addition to becoming the first song by a Black female artist to top the Hot Country Songs chart.
Both songs will be featured on Cowboy Carter when it hits the shelves on March 29.
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]]>The post Beyoncé Tops Billboard Hot 100 Chart With Country Song “Texas Hold ‘Em” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>“Texas Hold ‘Em” hit No. 2 following its release on February 11, but managed to reach the top of the summit during its second week. It hit No. 1 with 29 million streams, 16.1 million radio airplay audience impressions, and 29,000 downloads during the February 16-22 tracking week.
It’s quite historic to see Beyoncé climb to the top of the Hot 100 with “Texas Hold ‘Em”, which just happens to be the first country song by a Black female artist to hit No. 1 on this chart. It was released as the lead single from her upcoming country album Renaissance Act II, set to hit the shelves on March 29.
“Texas Hold ‘Em” joins the likes of “Break My Soul” and “Single Ladies” as Beyoncé’s ninth single as a solo artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She also has an additional four No. 1 songs with Destiny’s Child, bringing her all-time total to 13 chart-topping hits.
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]]>The post Beyoncé Makes Country Songs Chart History With “Texas Hold ‘Em” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>With 19.2 million streams, 4.8 million in airplay audience and 39,000 sold, “Texas Hold ‘Em” debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart, behind Jack Harlow’s “Lovin on Me”. It also managed to soar atop the Hot Country Songs chart, becoming one Beyoncé’s first two entries on the survey alongside “16 Carriages”.
“Texas Hold ‘Em” also bows as Beyoncé’s first entry on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after being promoted to country radio on February 14.
Both songs hit the shelves shortly after Beyoncé teased new music in a Verizon commercial that aired during the Super Bowl LVIII. She’s planning to make a pivot to country with her upcoming album Renaissance Act II, which will be released on March 29.
Beyoncé made history as the first Black woman to reach the top of the Hot Country Songs chart. She also joined Morgan Wallen, Justin Bieber, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Ray Charles as only the fifth act to top both Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
The post Beyoncé Makes Country Songs Chart History With “Texas Hold ‘Em” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>The post Best New Songs of the Week appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Beyoncé broke the internet shortly after this year’s Super Bowl by announcing the release of her next studio album Renaissance Act II. Her next LP will be country-themed, and the lead single “Texas Hold ‘Em” proves that this genre fits her like a glove.
Dua Lipa is also busy teasing the release of her next album, and she finally dropped her long-awaited new single “Training Season”. Vampire Weekend are gearing up for the release of their new LP Only God Was Above Us, and they gave us a taste of things to come with “Capricorn”.
Our list for this week doesn’t feature too many collaborations, but the ones that made the cut are as good as it gets. Mariah Carey hopped on the remix of Ariana Grande’s “Yes, And?”, while Karol G joined forces with Tiësto for the electrifying new song “Contigo”.
Check out our list in full and get ready to discover new songs by Caroline Polachek, Pearl Jam, IDLES, Kim Gordon, and Tierra Whack.
The post Best New Songs of the Week appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>The post Beyoncé Teases New Country Album “Renaissance Act II” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Beyoncé appeared in Verizon’s commercial during Super Bowl LVIII and used it to drop hints about her new music. Shortly after the ad was broadcast, Beyoncé teased two new singles on social media, set to be featured on her upcoming album Renaissance Act II.
“Texas Hold ‘Em” is an up-tempo country bop, and it sees Beyoncé toying with a new genre that will be the focus of her next LP. Its companion single “16 Carriages” is a soulful slow-burn ballad and it’s all about reflecting on one’s hard work and legacy as you grow older.
Beyoncé also confirmed she’s going country with a short teaser for Renaissance Act II. This promo video pays homage to Wim Wenders’ cult film Paris, Texas. The video shows a group of men looking at a billboard of Beyoncé in a red cowgirl ensemble, which references her new single “Texas Hold ‘Em”.
Renaissance Act II will be released on March 29, and it serves as the companion piece to Beyoncé’s last album Renaissance, conceived as a part of a trilogy.
The post Beyoncé Teases New Country Album “Renaissance Act II” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>The post Beyoncé Marks 10th Anniversary of Self-Titled Album With “Grown Woman” Drop appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>“Grown Woman” was originally released as a bonus video featured on the visual album Beyoncé in 2013. It became somewhat of a rare gem in the years to come because Queen B never released an official audio counterpart.
She finally decided to right that wrong on the tenth anniversary of Beyoncé and prepared a special treat for her fans. “Grown Woman” has finally been released to streaming platforms, and its journey to get there has been pretty long.
After releasing a visual counterpart of her fifth album Beyoncé, the singer celebrated its first anniversary by dropping the “Grown Woman” visual on YouTube. The video featured footage of the young Beyoncé performing and rehearsing in her childhood home and amassed 145 million views in the years to come.
The singer’s self-titled album Beyoncé was released on December 13, 2013, and it produced some of her biggest hits, including “Drunk in Love” and “Pretty Hurts”.
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