Back in March Beyoncé released her genre bending album 'The Renaissance Act II: Cowboy Carter," featuring several up and coming country music artists [click here if you missed that].
Despite Cowboy Carter reaching No.1 Beyoncé says she is no longer obsessed with the charts...
'Cowboy Carter' has not only been a historic effort for the singer, but it has put a spotlight on rising Black acts in the country genre.
As Bey puts it:
“When you are breaking down barriers, not everyone is ready and open for a shift. But when I see Shaboozey tearing the charts up and all the beautiful female country singers flying to new heights, inspiring the world, that is exactly what motivates me,” Beyoncé tells The Hollywood Reporter in a statement.
“There was a time in my life when charts and sales excited and motivated me. Once you have challenged yourself and poured every ounce of your life, your pain, your growth and your dreams into your art, it’s impossible to go backward,” Beyoncé says. “I’m very grateful and humbled for the extraordinary success of the new album.”
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