Beyoncé Makes History with No. 1 Country Album “Cowboy Carter”

Beyoncé has once again made history, achieving her eighth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with the release of “Cowboy Carter,” her first venture into country music. The album debuted on March 29 to widespread acclaim, garnering 407,000 equivalent album units in the U.S., according to Billboard.

Following its release, “Cowboy Carter” shattered records on streaming platforms, including Spotify and Amazon Music. Spotify declared the album as its “most-streamed album in a single day in 2024 so far,” marking the first time a country album held this title in the year. Similarly, Amazon Music reported that “Cowboy Carter” marked Beyoncé’s biggest album debut on the platform, with the most first-day global streams of all her albums, and the most first-day streams for a country album by a female artist.

“Cowboy Carter” is Beyoncé’s eighth studio album and showcases a diverse range of collaborations, including Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Rhiannon Giddens, Stevie Wonder, Nile Rodgers, Raye, Ryan Beatty, and Jon Batiste. The album also pays tribute to country music legends like Dolly Parton with a cover of “Jolene,” Linda Martell, and Willie Nelson.

Beyoncé’s foray into country music demonstrates her versatility as an artist and her ability to transcend genres. With “Cowboy Carter,” she continues to push boundaries and cement her status as a trailblazer in the music industry.