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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Breaks Streaming Records In 2024 Debut

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Beyoncé's latest album, Cowboy Carter, has taken the music world by storm with its record-breaking success. Within just 24 hours of its release, Spotify announced that the country album had become the most-streamed album in a single day in 2024 so far. This achievement marked the first time a country album had held that title this year, showcasing the immense popularity of Beyoncé's venture into the country genre.

Prior to the album's release, Beyoncé's single “Texas Hold ‘Em” soared to the top of the U.S. Top 50 chart, accumulating over 200 million streams. Cowboy Carter, the second installment in a potential trilogy project following 2022's Renaissance, boasts a 27-song tracklist featuring collaborations with iconic artists such as Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, and Willie Nelson.

Fans have eagerly shared their reactions to the highly-anticipated album on social media, praising Beyoncé's foray into country music. The singer herself has expressed the significance of this project, highlighting how the genre pushed her to surpass limitations and blend genres to create a unique body of work.

"Texas Hold ‘Em" hits number one on U.S. Top 50 chart pre-album release.
Cowboy Carter sets Spotify's single-day streaming record for 2024.
Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day in 2024.

On Amazon Music, Cowboy Carter made history as Beyoncé's biggest album debut to date. The album garnered more first-day streams globally than any of her previous releases and set a new record for the most first-day streams for a country album by a female artist on Amazon Music.

Featuring tracks like “Jolene,” “II Most Wanted,” “Bodyguard,” and “Sweet Honey Buckin',” Cowboy Carter is currently available for streaming on various music platforms, captivating audiences with its innovative blend of country and Beyoncé's signature style.

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