Beyoncé is back with her highly anticipated country music album ‘Cowboy Carter,’ which is the second one in her trilogy that begins with Renaissance in 2022.
For the cover of this album, she reverse-rides a white horse holding an American flag, symbolizing a fresh start in her musical journey.
The album is filled with amazing hits, but the highlight of the album is her version of the iconic track “Blackbird” by The Beatles.
Beyoncé’s version stayed true to Paul McCartney’s original while featuring Black Country artists with different vocals and perspectives.
McCartney wrote "Blackbird" during the Civil Rights Movement, as a symbol of hope for black people facing racial discrimination.
The term “Blackbird” symbolizes a black girl rising above oppression with lyrics using powerful metaphors, offering resilience to fight for freedom.
Beyoncé chose this song not just to honor the artist but because she deeply resonates with the song, being faced with similar challenges throughout her life.
Get to know more about Beyoncé’s latest album ‘Cowboy Carter’ and the reason why she chose to add the cover of “Blackbird” by the Beatles on this album.