By Wonderwall.com Editors
12:44pm PDT, Mar 31, 2024
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On March 29, Dolly Parton took to Instagram to share her reaction to Beyonce's new cover of "Jolene" on her "Cowboy Carter" album: "Wow, I just heard 'Jolene.' Beyonce is giving that girl some trouble and she deserves it!" wrote the country music legend, who collaborated with the Grammy winner on two tracks from the album.
Dolly's not the only superstar who makes an appearance on the album: "Cowboy Carter" also features Willie Nelson and Linda Martell — the first Black woman to play at the Grand Ole Opry — plus Miley Cyrus, Post Malone and more.
The album's lead single, "Texas Hold 'Em," promptly hit No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs list when it debuted back in February, making Beyonce the first Black woman to top the chart.
The singer revealed on Instagram that the album "was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed … and it was very clear that I wasn't." From there, she launched "a deeper dive into the history of country music" that inspired her to find a new perspective.
"The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me. Act ii is a result of challenging myself, and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work," Beyonce explained, adding that "it feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world."
Bey's new music is already uniting her famous fans on social media. Keep reading to see what music stars, actors and even a certain world leader are saying about "Cowboy Carter"…
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"'II Most Wanted' is out now on the new @Beyonce album #CowboyCarter. I've loved Beyonce since long before I had the opportunity to meet and work with her. My admiration runs so much deeper now that I've created alongside of her. Thank you, Beyonce. You're everything and more. Love you. To everyone who spent time making this song so special, thank you from the bottom of my heart." –Miley Cyrus, who teamed up with Beyonce for the "Cowboy Carter" track "II Most Wanted," wrote on Instagram
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"Thank you, Beyonce, congrats. This album is beautiful!" –Post Malone, who joins Beyonce on the "Cowboy Carter" track "Levi's Jeans," wrote on his Instagram Story
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"Beyonce: Thank you for reminding us to never feel confined to other people's perspective of what our lane is. You have redefined a genre and reclaimed country music's Black roots. Your music continues to inspire us all." –Vice President Kamala Harris wrote on X
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"Ready for it @Beyonce #COWBOYCARTER" –Kerry Washington wrote on X
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"I am proud that @beyonce is exploring her country music roots. What she is doing is beautiful, and I'm honored to be a part of it. It's Beyoncw, after all!" –trailblazing country singer Linda Martell, who appears on multiple "Cowboy Carter" tracks, wrote on Instagram
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"Thank you, Beyonce, for living for your art … in true Virgo fashion. The dedication! Remarkable." –Keke Palmer wrote on X
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"From one Carter to another… *tips cowboy hat* cowboycarter @Beyonce" –Lynda Carter wrote on X
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"Wonderful." –Dionne Warwick — who shared a screenshot of her phone playing Beyonce's cover of "Jolene" from her "Cowboy Carter" album — wrote on X
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"gaaaasseddddd argghhhh yessss" –Rita Ora — who shared a screenshot of her phone playing "Ya Ya" from "Cowboy Carter" — wrote on her Instagram Story
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"ABSORB THE MUSIC, GEEEEEZE. How y'all got 7 paragraph dissertations already?! #CowboyCarter" –Questlove wrote on Instagram
"12 Hours Later: (on 4th go round) so far loving it," he later added.
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"Whew" –Hailey Bieber — who shared a screenshot of her phone playing Beyonce's take on "Jolene" — on her Instagram Story
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"This album is so darn good that it is hard to have some favorites but this song is definitely in my top five. 'Levi's Jeans' featuring Post Malone. It's stuck in my head thanks to my bonus son 'The Dream' playing it 20-11 times in my ear. He and @Beyonce are two geniuses in the studio!" –Tina Knowles wrote on Instagram
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"I love it. It's beautiful. She's gorgeous" –Tatum O'Neal commented on a "Cowboy Carter" post Beyonce shared on Instagram
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"Beyonce is first and foremost a VOCALIST. Don't you ever forget it. #COWBOYCARTER" –"Glee" alum Kevin McHale wrote on X
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"LET'S…. GO." –Corey Gamble — who shared a screenshot of his phone playing the first track on Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" album — wrote on Instagram
