The anticipation for Beyoncé's new country album, Cowboy Carter, is reaching a fever pitch as fans eagerly await its release this Friday. The inspiration behind the album stems from an experience Beyoncé had years ago where she felt excluded by the country music community. In a heartfelt online post, the Grammy-award-winning artist expressed the emotions that fueled the creation of this album.

Back in 2016, Beyoncé made headlines with her performance at the CMA Awards alongside The Chicks, which was met with mixed reactions from the country music world.

Despite the criticism, Beyoncé's foray into country music has garnered support from iconic figures like Dolly Parton and Maren Morris, who have publicly endorsed her work.

However, not everyone is on board with Beyoncé's crossover. Country artist HARDY recently made a controversial comment at the RodeoHouston, sparking debate among fans about the boundaries of genre in the music industry. As the release date approaches, the excitement and controversy surrounding Beyoncé's new album continue to grow.