A year with Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter': A look back at top moments on album's anniversary
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Beyoncé's album "Cowboy Carter" was released a year ago to critical acclaim and commercial success
The album broke numerous records and won the Grammy for album of the year
"Cowboy Carter" also sparked a conversation about Black artists in country music and the genre's roots
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter released her eighth studio album "Cowboy Carter" a year ago, and it has proved groundbreaking in more ways than one.
The megastar first released the 27-track project March 29, 2024. As Beyoncé's first country album, she made sure to feature country legends such as Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and country music pioneer Linda Martell. She also collaborated with crossover artists such as Miley Cyrus and Post Malone, as well as emerging Black country artists such as Shaboozey, Willie Jones, Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Reyna Roberts and Tiera Kennedy.
The album became a catalyst for the renewed spotlight on Black country artists and the genre's Black roots. "Cowboy Carter" has challenged music industry norms and sparked important conversations pertaining to the intersection of race and country music.
On the one-year anniversary of "Cowboy Carter," here's a look back at 19 significant moments from its trailblazing year.
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The Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour will kick off April 28 in Los Angeles. Since the initial announcement, Beyoncé has added a handful of shows including final shows in Las Vegas.
Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
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