'Her own genre': Internet backs Beyonce in slamming criticism over going country as she unveils 'Cowboy Carter' album

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Beyonce unveiled the cover of her highly anticipated country album 'Cowboy Carter' alongside addressing the criticism she received for entering the genre.

"Today marks the 10-day countdown until the release of act ii," wrote the singer as she shared the cover featuring herself on horseback while wearing a red, white, and blue leather outfit, with the album's title written across a white-and-red sash. 

Beyonce hopes 'mention of an artist’s race' while releasing genres of music will be irrelevant

The Texas-born 42-year-old expressed gratitude to her supporters as she said, "Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of the supporters of [the album's singles] TEXAS HOLD ‘EM and 16 CARRIAGES."

"I feel honored to be the first Black woman with the number one single on the Hot Country Songs chart," she stated. "That would not have happened without the outpouring of support from each and every one of you."

"My hope is that years from now, the mention of an artist’s race, as it relates to releasing genres of music, will be irrelevant," said Beyonce

Beyonce reveals criticism of her Country Music Association Awards performance inspired 'Cowboy Carter'

In 2016, Beyonce received heavy criticism and racist comments over her controversial performance with the girl group The Chicks at the Country Music Association Awards, according to Daily Mail.

"This album has been over five years in the making. It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed… and it was very clear that I wasn’t," the Grammy winner wrote in the caption.

"But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive."

"It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world, while also amplifying the voices of some of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating on our musical history," she continued.

"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," she added.

Speaking about her collaborations for the upcoming album, Beyonce wrote, "I have a few surprises on the album, and have collaborated with some brilliant artists who I deeply respect. I hope that you can hear my heart and soul, and all the love and passion that I poured into every detail and every sound."

"I focused on this album as a continuation of Renaissance… I hope this music is an experience, creating another journey where you can close your eyes, start from the beginning, and never stop," the singer explained.

"This ain’t a Country album. This is a “Beyoncé” album. This is act ii COWBOY CARTER, and I am proud to share it with y’all!" she concluded.

Internet says Beyonce is set to make history with 'Cowboy Carter'

After Beyonce unveiled the cover of 'Cowboy Carter' and shared the criticism after her CMA performance inspired her album, fans rallied to support the singer.

"I like that she took an unpleasant experience and redirected that energy into her music. Can’t wait to hear it!" a fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter) and another user wrote, "Aka they tried to play me so I topped their charts effortlessly."

"Sometimes, when you experience the other side of life, it makes you think well and come out strong Well done Beyoncé," one user tweeted.

"She said she is her own genre. Period!!!" a netizen wrote while another individual remarked, "She’s going to make a whole bunch of history with this album."

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