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Beyoncé's new album is inspired by backlash to her entering the country music genre

With less than 10 days until the release of her new album, Cowboy Carter, the multiple Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter discusses the moment that inspired her to delve into country music.

The Queen Bey has entered the country music genre but make no mistake, this is no random sliding into the charts.

With less than 10 days left until the release of her eighth studio album , Beyoncé is reflecting on making the upcoming album — as she

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