Beyoncé country: How a shy girl from Texas became a cultural icon

The singer’s pivot into country music, via her hit Texas Hold ‘Em and her new album, Cowboy Carter, is the latest smart move in a glittering career

Country pivot: Beyoncé. Photograph courtesy of Gaurav Gupta

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Sat Mar 23 2024 - 05:30 • 10 MIN READ

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