Maybe Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' is Actually Her Rock Album

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Maybe Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' is Actually Her Rock Album

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Apr 7, 2024

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We go track-by-track on Beyoncé's genre-jumping new album and much more, with Larisha Paul joining host Brian Hiatt
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Apr 7, 2024

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