Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Breaks Multiple Records Following Its Release
Beyoncé’s eighth album, Cowboy Carter, was released on March 29. Since then, it’s broken multiple records on the charts and streaming.
On March 29, Spotify announced via Instagram that Cowboy Carter holds the record for the most-streamed album in a single day in 2024 so far. Also, this is the first time a country album has won this status this year. Amazon Music shared a similar update for the album. They revealed that Cowboy Carter‘s debut was the biggest in the streaming platform’s history.
In terms of charts, the album is performing incredibly. On release day, it debuted at number 2 on the Apple Music chart, according to CBS. It sits in the top spot and 26 of the 27 tracks currently dominate the streaming service’s Top 100 list.
One of the tracks, “Jolene,” a Dolly Parton cover, reigns above them all. The Hindustan Times reports that the song skyrocketed to number 1 on the US iTunes chart within minutes of its release. It surpassed Beyoncé’s song “II Most Wanted,” featuring Miley Cyrus.
Beyoncé's "JOLENE" is aiming for a top 10 debut on next week's Hot 100.
— chart data (@chartdata) April 1, 2024
It would mark the first version of the song to reach the top 10. Dolly Parton's original peaked at #60, over 50 years ago. pic.twitter.com/X7zYM9c4Vo
“II Most Wanted” experienced immense success on the charts and among fans. A stunning collaboration between Beyoncé and Cyrus, the track details a story of lasting love and companionship. According to Today, the song reached number 1 on the Spotify charts and number 1 in the fans’ hearts. Cyrus herself expressed her joy and admiration for it, too.
this is everyone’s reaction on the first listen of Beyonce and Miley Cyrus duet pic.twitter.com/zb6Z679jmU
— I’M THAT GIRL (@knowlescowboy) March 29, 2024
II Most Wanted is out now on the new @Beyonce album #CowboyCarter
— Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) March 29, 2024
I’ve loved Beyonce since long before I had the opportunity to meet & work with her.
My admiration runs so much deeper now that I’ve created along side of her. Thank you Beyonce. You’re everything & more. Love… pic.twitter.com/8I0l02qvnF
Cowboy Carter includes collaborations with many iconic artists. Besides Cyrus, Willie Nelson and Post Malone contributed to various songs on the album. Additionally, Beyoncé highlighted other Black country artists on the project, such as Tanner Adell, Britney Spencer, and Linda Martell.
The future of Cowboy Carter is looking bright after its stellar first few days. Fans can listen to the whole album here.
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