Although Beyonce‘s latest album, the March 29-released ‘Cowboy Carter,’ is seeing its acclaim outpaced only by its gargantuan first-week streaming figures, there are still some critics who aren’t exactly welcoming of the diva’s foray into Country.
Resistance faced from the era’s onset (from music lovers, fellow celebrities, and even music programmers), some of the genre’s staunchest enthusiasts have voiced their displeasure with Bey’s decision to line dance onto the music format’s charts – much to the dismay of some big names.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)Having already received thumbs up from the likes of Garth Brooks, Maren Morris, Dolly Parton, Candace Owens, and others, now Kirstie Kraus, June Carter Cash‘s daughter Carlene Carter, and the legendary Nancy Sinatra have join the list of stars praising ‘Cowboy.’
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Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)Singer Kirstie Kraus spoke #BBCBreakfast after Beyonce released her first country music album ‘Cowboy Carter’https://t.co/mIKm8ZZeQM pic.twitter.com/QrqJD9YsZ0
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Speaking to ‘BBC Breakfast‘ on Friday (March 29), Country star Kirstie Kraus spoke out about the ill response from some about ‘Cowboy Carter’ (as seen above).
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)“It does make me a little sad; I think every artist should do what music speaks to them,” she said before relaying, “Beyonce is from Texas so she’s representing where she’s from. It’s not like she didn’t grow up in Texas and hear country music and be influenced by it. She’s just evolving as an artist so why give anyone backlash or shame them for putting out music that they want to.”
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The statement came just hours before iconic songstress Nancy Sinatra (daughter of Frank Sinatra) took to Twitter to acknowledge the ‘Cowboy’ cut ‘Ya Ya‘ which features a prominent sample of her 1966 hit ‘These Boots Are Made for Walkin.’
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)“To have a little piece of one of my records in a Beyonce song is very meaningful to me because I love her,” the 83-year-old said to her 310,000 followers on the platform. “She represents what is great about today’s music and I’m delighted to be a tiny part of it. This may be the best sample of “Boots” yet! And the beat goes on…”
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Elsewhere, Carlene Carter – daughter of June Carter Cash and stepdaughter of the legendary Johnny Cash – raised her voice in support of Bey with a touching statement shared by ‘Variety.’
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See it in full below.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)“I’ve caught wind of some negativity over the release of Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter,’ her new country album.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)As a Carter Girl myself and coming from a long line of Carter Girls, I’m moved to ask why anyone would treat a Carter this way?
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)She is an incredibly talented and creative woman who obviously wanted to do this because she likes country music. In my book, she’s one of us Carter women and we have always pushed the boundaries by trying whatever music we felt in our hearts and taking spirit-driven risks. Sometimes the country music “establishment” hasn’t been all that welcoming and sometimes this was accepted with open arms. Like Chuck Berry said, “it goes to show you never can tell.”
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)I am here to let Beyoncé and to all those nay sayers know that I admire and love her and all she does. I am delighted to know that Carter spunk is in her just like it’s been through nearly 100 years of us Carters choosing to follow ours hearts, hearts that are filled with love not just for country music but for all kinds of music
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)Here’s a warm welcome to the Carter Girl Club! It’s only a matter of time before those nay sayers become Bey sayers.”
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You are mentally disturbed.
You right, Sis. You right. They don’t want hear you.
Let the critiques come in and stfu. White women randomly getting punched out n Beyonce could give a f***-less. Mind your business hoez
Go get some help.