Beyoncé's debut country album Cowboy Carter smashes several records in single day

Beyoncé, also known as Queen Bey, has once again captivated the music industry with her latest album, Cowboy Carter. The pop icon's eighth studio album has been met with widespread acclaim and is already breaking records just 24 hours after its release.

The album's title, Cowboy Carter, pays homage to Beyoncé's iconic cowboy-inspired look at the Grammys and features a blend of new tracks, covers, and collaborations. Notable features on the album include duets with Miley Cyrus and Post Malone, as well as covers of classics like Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and The Beatles' "Blackbird."

Cowboy Carter has already surpassed the records set by Beyoncé's previous album, Renaissance, and has achieved unprecedented milestones on streaming platforms. The album had the highest first-day streams on Spotify in 2024, making it the most popular album on the platform. 

Additionally, it had the biggest debut ever on Amazon Music globally and set a record for the most first-day streams for a country album by a female artist on the platform.

The album's lead single, "Jolene," has also been a chart-topping hit, reaching number one on US iTunes within minutes of its release. 

Beyoncé's dominance extends to Apple Music, where Cowboy Carter claimed the #1 spot on US Apple Music, solidifying her status as a chart-topping artist across all platforms.

In a press release, Beyoncé revealed that she had initially planned to release Cowboy Carter before Renaissance but decided to change course due to the heaviness of the pandemic. She emphasised the importance of trusting in timing and expressed her desire to bring joy to her fans through her music.