Internet disheartened as Taylor Swift is not featured on Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' album despite speculations

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Beyonce's highly anticipated eighth studio album, 'Cowboy Carter', released on Friday, March 29, has taken the music world by storm, sparking heated discussions and polarizing reactions from fans.

The genre-bending project, which includes elements of country music, has been shrouded in mystery, with rumors swirling about a potential collaboration with pop sensation Taylor Swift, especially for the track 'Bodyguard'. 

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However, as the album's credits surfaced, it became evident that the whispers of a Swift cameo were unfounded, leaving many disappointed, as per PEOPLE Magazine.

Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' album boasts an impressive roster of collaborators

Swift and Beyonce, both influential figures in the music industry, have previously expressed admiration for each other's work. Their mutual support has been evident through public appearances and statements.

Described by Beyonce herself as "not a country album" but rather "a "Beyonce album," 'Cowboy Carter' incorporates elements of country music while staying true to the artist's signature sound.

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In a press release, the Grammy-winning artist expressed her desire to reconnect with "real instruments" and "organic and human" sounds, embracing the rawness of folk music. "The joy of creating music is that there are no rules," stated Beyonce, adding, "The more I see the world evolving, the more I felt a deeper connection to purity."

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While Swift's vocals were notably absent, 'Cowboy Carter' boasts an impressive roster of collaborators, including industry legends like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Stevie Wonder, and Chuck Berry, as well as contemporary stars like Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, and Jay-Z.

Internet disappointed with Taylor Swift's absence from 'Cowboy Carter'

One lamented, "Awww we lost," while another remarked, "So it's not what we expected."

A person criticized the decision, stating, "Bad decision." Expressing regret, someone else wrote, "Damn… Missed opportunity."

An individual expressed, "IM HEARTBROKEN TO SEE THIS." 

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