THE POWER OF COLLABORATIONS Did we forget to mention the collaborations? Cowboy Carter is a masterclass in creative collaborations. The list includes top names like Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Linda Martell, Tanner Adell, Willie Jones, Raphael Saadiq, The-Dream and Shaboozey. Speaking on that Dolly Parton cover, the controversial rewrite of Joleen, was received well by the country icon, with the star posting on her instagram: “Wow, I just heard Jolene. Beyoncé is giving that girl some trouble and she deserves it! Love, Dolly P”. The post is in reference to the controversial lyric rewrite from “I'm begging of you please don't take my man” to a stark warning, “I’m warnin’ you, don’t come for my man”. Dolly Parton is just one of the many country music insiders to praise the artist, with country star Maren Morris telling them to “Drag them, Queen” in reference to Beyoncé not feeling comfortable in the country music scene.
These comments are welcome in an industry that can sometimes feel shrouded in negativity. For example, artists making sweeping statements about quitting with Lizzo posting “I Quit” on instagram in reference to the negativity she receives (nothing to do with Beyoncé). However, some industry players are notorious for adding to the negativity themselves with notorious personality Azealia Banks calling the themes of Cowboy Carter “redundant”, and hinting at in-authenticity of the Miley Cyrus collaboration “"We know those two are not kicking it on the regular." |