The next chapter in Beyoncé’s artistic journey, dubbed the “Renaissance,” has been officially unveiled, and this time, she’s embracing the sounds of country music.

Announced on March 12, the “Break My Soul” singer revealed that her upcoming album will be titled “Cowboy Carter.” She shared an image on her Instagram story featuring a brown and silver saddle adorned with a sash bearing the album’s title, “Cowboy Carter.” Alongside the image, she included a link to her website where fans could purchase merchandise and preorder the highly anticipated album.

Here are the key details about the album:

1. Initial Announcement at the Super Bowl: Beyoncé hinted at new music during the 2024 Super Bowl through a Verizon advertisement. In the ad, Beyoncé attempts to disrupt Verizon’s service through various stunts before ultimately announcing the release of new music and details about her upcoming album.
2. Album Title Significance: Originally referred to as “Renaissance Act II,” the album’s name, “Cowboy Carter,” pays homage to Beyoncé’s married name, Knowles-Carter. This choice echoes her previous references to her marital status in her music career, notably during the Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in 2013.
3. Release Date: A teaser video posted on Beyoncé’s Instagram after the Super Bowl provided insights into the album’s theme and release date. Set in Texas, the video features Beyoncé driving a taxi cab and showcases a billboard displaying her in a cowboy hat. The video concludes with the announcement that “Act II” of the “Renaissance” album will drop on March 29.
4. Two Singles Available: Following the album announcement, two singles, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” were released for streaming on various platforms.
5. Grammy Appearance Teaser: Beyoncé’s choice to wear a cowboy hat to the Grammy Awards just before the Super Bowl fueled speculation about her venture into country music. Fans eagerly connected the dots, anticipating the announcement of her country-inspired album.

While this marks Beyoncé’s first foray into a fully-fledged country album, her prior ventures into the genre include “Daddy Lessons” from her 2016 album “Lemonade,” featuring The Chicks.