Beyoncé releases her first country album 'Act II: Cowboy Carter' and thanks Black female country artists for paving the way in the genre despite feeling unwelcome initially.
Key Points
Beyoncé expresses gratitude to Mickey Guyton and K. Michelle for their influence
Album 'Act II: Cowboy Carter' was five years in the making
Beyoncé's hope is for race to be irrelevant when it comes to music genres
Pros
Beyoncé's album celebrates unity through music
Recognizes the contributions of Black female country artists
Aims to break barriers in the country music genre
Cons
Beyoncé initially felt unwelcome in the country music genre