Is Beyoncé Going Country? Fans Buzz Over Possible New Album

 

Beyoncé fans are buzzing over the possibility of a country album from the superstar singer, who has been known to experiment with different genres and styles throughout her career.

The speculation started after Billboard reported that Beyoncé had seemingly wrapped up all things related to her Renaissance-inspired visual album Black Is King, which was released in July 2020. The album, which featured collaborations with African artists and celebrated Black culture and history, was a critical and commercial success, earning nine Grammy nominations and winning four.

According to Billboard, some fans believe that Beyoncé will be returning to her Houston roots for her next project, drawing inspiration from the country music scene that she grew up with. However, there is no official confirmation or announcement from Beyoncé or her team about her future plans.

Instead, fans are basing their theories on some clues that may or may not be relevant. For instance, some fans noticed that Beyoncé recently followed country singer Kacey Musgraves on Instagram, sparking rumors of a possible collaboration. Others pointed out that Beyoncé has shown appreciation for country music before, such as when she performed her song Daddy Lessons with the Dixie Chicks at the 2016 Country Music Awards, or when she covered Dolly Parton's Jolene for a tribute concert in 2007.

Beyoncé has also been praised for her versatility and ability to blend different musical influences, such as R&B, pop, hip hop, rock, soul, and gospel. Her 2016 album Lemonade, which explored themes of infidelity, empowerment, and resilience, featured elements of country, blues, reggae, and trap music.

Whether or not Beyoncé is actually working on a country album remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: her fans are eagerly awaiting her next surprise. As one fan tweeted, "Beyoncé can do anything she wants. She's Beyoncé."