Cowboy Carter Inspires New Beyoncé Documentary: Call Me Country

After Beyoncé made history with her song “Texas Hold ‘Em” hitting No. 1 on Billboard’s country chart, making her the first Black female artist to ever hold the top spot, she set her eyes on reclaiming the country music genre in a perfectly executed history lesson on the Dark and Shady History of Country Music.
I remember hearing rumblings in the streets about Country being the new genre that Beyoncé would explore in Act II of her Three-Album project that gave birth to the cultural phenomenon now Know as Renaissance in Act I. I was windmilling in the streets for the Queen because a lot of my friends were nervous about the idea of her even thinking about doing a “country Album” especially after what she had gone thru almost ten years ago when she dropped Daddy Lessons and performed it on one of the biggest stages in country music. That performance was met with so much backlash and it was eventually scrubbed from the CMA’s website. And let’s not even talk about what happened in 2019 with Lil Nas X dropping Old Town Road.
#beyonce #CowboyCarter #countrymusic #blackcountry #music
It’s Justin Diego back with another bingeworthy video and today let’s talk about the Dark and Shady History of country music and how Beyonce’s decision to take up space in the Country music drama in Act II is so intentional. Oh yeah and her song “16 Carriages” also charted, debuting at No. 9.
Was Country Music Originally Black?
When I first heard about Black Americans inventing country music, I was so confused because if you think about the state country music today that’s really hard to take in. But I took a deep dive and all roads led me to the banjo.
Country Music Is So Black
So we are officially in our Country Era and ACT II is out now. I am so grateful for Beyonce educating us on the Dark and Shady History of Country Music and I am so glad that she featured some really great black country artists like Willie Jones, Shaboozy, and Tanner Adele. Yall there are so many great black country artist out there and one of my favorites right now is Breland so we have to show our support. I learned so much making this video like how Ray Charles made one of the greatest country records of all time and there is still so much to for me to learn. I can’t wait to continue to educate myself as I mentally prepare myself for everything Beyonce has in store.
Thank you so much for watching this bingeworthy video with me. It has truly been my pleasure. If you’re one of my loyal bingewatchers thank you so much for taking this journey with me I really love yall for that and if you found me because of this video you may as well stick around because there is so much more for us to unpack together. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE like this video and leave a comment it really does help a lot especially with niche content like this.
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0:00 Why Beyonce Made Country Music
1:33 Was Country Music Originally Black?
1:58 What Is The Banjo?
2:27 How The Banjo Influenced Country Music
2:48 Minstrel Shows Are A Mess
3:51 Cowboy Carter horse ChardonNeigh on the loose
4:01 The Reputation of Country Music
4:42 Justin Diego Sings Favorite Country Song
5:21 Race Records & Hillbilly Records
6:21 Cardi B stuck singing "This Aint Texas" on TikTok LIVE
6:29 The Origins of R&B and Country Music
7:27 Steve Harvey Loves Country Music
7:50 ChardoNeigh Knocks Over Justin Diego
8:07 Beyonce’s Country Music Album
8:30 Beyonce is Reclaiming Country Music
9:40 Beyonce Explains Why she Wen't Country
11:21 Beyoncé opens up about ACT II
12:27 Fans Drag the CMAS for snubbing Beyonce
13:39 Beyonce's Horse Finally Escapes the City
13:54 Country Music Is So Black
14:08 Beyonce Features Willie Jones, Shaboozy, and Tanner Adele
15:00 Final Thoughts on Cowboy Carter Album
16:34 First Look at The Dark History of Rock & Roll
17:05 End Credits
17:20 Beyoncé Put a Modern Twist on Dolly Parton's Jolene
18:08 Miley Cyrus & Beyonce Collab
18:38 Post Credit Scene
Sources
Country Music Hall of Fame
Canadian Centre for Civic Media and Arts Development
Sarah Osei at Highsnobiety
The True Origins of Country Music by Queen Esther at TED Residency
www.ted.com/talks/queen_esthe...
Does Beyoncé cover Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ on country album?
www.today.com/video/does-beyo...
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[@melsutubeification]

Beyoncé stepping into “country” actually gave highlight to many many of the black Americans who were already there… I’ve discovered new artist like Tanner Adele… I actually downloaded her album weeks ago… before Bey’s album… let’s go!

[@teetee3912]

Yes, so many black country artists been out here Miko Marks is one of my favorite also

[@deloachessentials]

Tanner is Amazing 🎉🎉

[@josephmullinax6118]

But let's look at the down side to Beyonce style country.? Country music will change from what it is. It will change from what it already is.. And what more can you add ? Exactly what Beyonce did to jolene. Jolene gotta be smoked. A gang term for shooting someone. Simply because someone wants to leave a realastionship. Don't mean they deserve to die.? But Beyonce says she gonna smoke jolene. And in the video Beyonce has a machine gun shooting at helicopters.? Who's in the helicopter police..??? When you take the wholesome alternative of a country song ? And you replace it with a violent spin...! You turned it into the same ol crapp you hear on the other stations.... Black folks need to quit bring gang thug violence into everything.. That mentality isn't country its city life...! Country Black folks and country white folks are alot the same. We appreciate simplicity.

[@KraXoom]

Yea Beyoncé isn’t the first black country singer but she shined light on those that have been struggling to make it in the industry. I don’t really care much for Beyoncé personally but I can’t deny her influence. As soon as she announced her new genre my insta was filled with black country singers I followed instantly. I didn’t even like country music but I felt propelled to support those artist and surprisingly I’m now vibing to them.

[@josephmullinax6118]

@@KraXoom Beyonce isnt the first nor even the second black woman that's been inspired by Dolly . There'll Always Be Music In 1974, Tina Turner covered Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner's song, “There'll Always Be Music,” in her debut solo album titled Tina Turns the Country On!

[@louisjimerson7230]

Thank You Bingeworthy, for educating us, and keeping us abreast on our rich musical history! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Bravo

[@Bingeworthy]

Thanks for listening 🤠🫶🏾

[@tiffanyrobinson8785]

​@@Bingeworthyboy you wearing that hat. Love it love it love it 🔥🔥🔥

[@universallove878]

Thank You for this. Our history will not be hidden. Hopefully these conversations will continue. Long Overdue🎻 Play that fiddle 🤠 We started that too.

[@Bingeworthy]

the last sentence!!! PERIODDD

[@universallove878]

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[@josephmullinax6118]

In 1974, Tina Turner covered Dolly Parton song, “There'll Always Be Music,” in her debut solo album titled Tina Turns the Country On ! Whitney Houston covered I will always love you Dolly parton song . And now Beyonce is covering another Dolly parton song ... When you write your history..? Do forget those like Dolly parton. She's inspired many of your queens.

[@marcyfan-tz4wj]

@@Bingeworthy interesting video, the first one of yours i've watched...i've heard and loved half of beyonce's record but i'll get caught up on it and watch more of your videos. thanks.

[@markgiordonello6710]

leave heavy metal out of this conversation. black sabbath created it on February 11th, 1970 when their 1st album was released. as a genre we are separate from all that pop/hip-hop/country lip synching American idol, the voice no talent bullshit. it's the best music with the passionate, loyal and engaged fan base on earth.....oh they actually play instruments and perform live on stage. what a concept😂 HEAVY METAL WILL NEVER DIE 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

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[@lukystarrk4life]

This is a top quality video. I appreciate the editing and research that went into this piece.

[@DurantSearcy]

You on camera, the ensemble changes, the education, the serenade, and the edits….I’m here for IT!!! I found you from the ATLien, and I’m staying. Lol!

[@tracywilliams8015]

Thank you for sharing this information. Sad how they try to rewrite history

[@Bingeworthy]

So sad 😮‍💨

[@thomasgirty6397]

SOOOOOO.... ther was NO music in the colony's till black's arrived?? i donnt think so. that would mean EUROPE also had no music either.or American indians or ancient Egypt or ....... shall i go on??? stupid ,huh?

[@MzKingMinky]

Whoa! Wasn’t expecting this…..editing skills TOP TIER❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Bingeworthy]

Thank you so much 😁

[@ameliabedelia7018]

@@Bingeworthyyes! Your skills make me moist.

[@Itsmedarling34]

I am SOOO proud of you! You did this! Your voice is so soothing! ❤

[@Bingeworthy]

thank you 😊 💜🤠

[@Itsmedarling34]

@@Bingeworthy NEVER 👎🏾 hide your sparkle ✨ ever again! You’re the only Black influencer I trust!

[@vuksgitau]

Yes it is.

[@libra_love1016]

Remember the name SISTER ROSETTA THARPE when the Rock-N-Roll album drops ... 😉

[@MsSchelle87]

THE BLACK QUEEN THAT CREATED ROCK N ROLL BY PLAYING A BAD GUITAR WITH THE PIPES TO MATCH

[@dolleyes5062]

I think she will! 🎸

[@DaBratlife]

Yes the Godmother of Rock & Roll Sister Rosetta Tharpe 🥰🔥🙏🏽. Beyonce probably will release a rock album.

[@AngeBiampandou]

She name dropped Rosetta Thorpe first during Iheart Radio Music Awards speech

[@SabineConnectionZydeco]

So proud of Beyoncé for standing up for herself and doing it with class.

[@kSchmidt583]

In college, I took a music class and the teacher had Blues and Jazz in a section and Country and Bluegrass in another. I told her how it made absolutely no sense to basically segregate this music because Bluegrass and Blues build into one another making Country itself and that this felt like just a black week of class. She immediately paused and obviously pushed back. However, she did announce to me and the rest of the class later in the semester. After asking her friends and colleagues (roll my eyes) they all told her I was correct and she was wrong for not tying the two genres into one another and going forward she was going to incorporate the genres. Obviously, never took the course again so unsure if she followed through but at least my class was told what was what.

[@khulaniafrost8359]

Why did Texas Hold'em start playing in my head as soon as I saw your thumbnail 😂

[@marlonwilliams-clark9465]

Bravo to you! This video surprised me compared to your usual content, but it is definitely needed and informative. As a teacher and one who teaches African American history, I very much appreciate this post.

[@Bingeworthy]

thank you so much! ☺️ 💜

[@chanelwilliams34]

Teacher here too...love it!

[@user-cy7uu2kr8c]

Bingeworthy I JUST LOVE YOUR COMMENTARY❤️❤️❤️

[@AstinzWorld]

Beyonce's story telling through the album is beyond beautiful and it is much needed! 🐝 I love the album! I'm on my 4th listen!

[@dolleyes5062]

Outstanding video! You brought the shade and the receipts! As the CMT Awards performance proved, Beyonce already got the racists shook, but now that "Cowboy Carter" has dropped, they're LOSING! THEIR! MINDS! Beyonce's both taking the high road and "getting her lick back" at the same time! I just KNOW that as soon as "Texas Hold 'Em" came out, the CMT bigwigs were plotting against Bey to shut her out, but we not only see y'all, we're WATCHING y'all, so watch yourselves! 🤠🎶👢👀

[@truthBreal2030]

Excellent, genre-bending, masterpiece that is good all the way through

[@andrewDaMack]

Hey Cowboy Justin, I’m loving the history lesson and analysis.

[@sandymarble6207]

I've observed some of your content over many years, and I just might have to say that this may be one of, if not, my favorite(s). I truly enjoyed your presentation. You totally exuded and projected so much true excitement and wonder about this subject that I would go so far as to say, it gives contagious enthusiasm. You can see it, feel it, as you're sharing what you discovered from your investigation. It's palpable really. I truly appreciated and enjoyed it. You so did a, "Pass It Along" , "The More You Know," for so many people that didn't know about this subject. 🙂🙂 You could totally be an awesome teacher. 💐 For You 👏👏👏👏 Well Done!! 💐

[@Bingeworthy]

I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. its true! if I had it much way All my content would be like this 💜

[@sandymarble6207]

You're Welcome & Thank You I Hope You Get Your Way. 😉

[@d.spigner3077]

I love that you took the time to dive deep into the origins of Country music Justin! This is a great video. 💜

[@danireignss]

Some people have been aware of black cowboys black country music etc. But I'm happy beyonce is here to help shed more light on out hidden black country folks. They needed her to do this!

[@niecy6128]

You got a new subscriber, this was incredibly educational. Thank you for doing Gods work 🫶🏽

[@liteeyes1882]

I love what Beyonce is doing for the culture! As soon as she announced Act II, so many people had negative things to say! I love how she's honoring the past and puta spotlight on the future of Black artists in Country music!!!

[@debbiep99]

Beyonce is not overrated. She works her ass off, has an amazing voice and does things with purpose.

[@titubamoon]

I enjoyed this history lesson ❤ thanks for the information!! 🎉

[@Bingeworthy]

So glad! 🤠💜

[@mzjack2844]

Wow, wow, wow, Justin this video is so well done and I hope more individuals view, like and share. TBH, I was initially side-eyeing Renaissance Act-II, however after watching your video, doing additional research I have a NEW perspective for this album and listening with a new set of ears. I appreciate the work you put into this video 💜👽💜👽 THANK YOU.

[@ajenkmeister6982]

So much RESEARCH!! ❤ OMG I love to see it. Everything about this intrigued me in some kinda way, right down to your outfits chile lol this was fun to watch (where you get that beaded-looking fringe shirt from? 😊)

[@JP-pz5zh]

Loved this education -Ray Charles!- and looking forward to more❤️

[@lamielemcmillan76]

This was soooo good!!! This needs more views

[@Bingeworthy]

thank you!!! I agree lol

[@lamielemcmillan76]

@@Bingeworthy I aint even capping. You done stepped the KZbin game ALL THE WAY UP, this needs to be on someones television set. I hope these networks taking notice before your price goes up. I STAN 🥰

[@evokeanewday]

Diego, this vid is a masterpiece about a musical masterpiece. Thank you. Great work.

[@PrettiestProblem]

I LOVED this video and editing. The wardrobe changes were top tier!! Thank you for posting this. 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@Bingeworthy]

Glad you liked it!! Thank you for watching!!

[@Kgothatsolhosie]

I just realized something, Daddy Lessons, was in an album about blackness. Lemonade. Like it took me 8 years chile.

[@kcc09kcc]

I’m a OG Beyoncé fan, and this album is wonderful! Being from the south I knew we originated country music, and I love Beyonce for reclaiming this genre!!

[@katrinalyons550]

I loved your video about this topic. Well done!

[@vivianagbegha2712]

Well-researched, well-produced, great personality! 👍🏾👏🏾

[@misskaymbee]

Thank you for this video. Great job! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@keishabrown7712]

You did this so well I learned a lot and now reading more about country music and us ❤️❤️🙌🏾🙌🏾

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I LOVED EVERY SINGLE SECOND OF THIS! I’ll be watching multiple times and sharing EVERYWHERE with EVERYONE! Thank you 🖤👢👢👒

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Appreciate the knowledge and this is a wonderful video. Keep spreading this KNOWLEDGE in these KZbin Streets!

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Production Quality on 💯! Love this style of content!

[@Bingeworthy]

Appreciate it!

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This video is very impressive thank you for the amazing information 😊

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Your editing is EPIC!!! ALWAYS!! 🙌🏽

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Thank you for doing this vide! ✊🏾🇺🇸 Your outfits were on point too!👍🏾❤️🤍💙

[@nukindabeets191]

Your videos are truly unmatched! it was the outfit changes for me. :)

[@Robert-oc3og]

Beautifully thought out and explained. Thank you so much for this. Love from the UK

[@lonnettegeorge3629]

Loved this video!

[@nicolehernandez11]

This was such a good video

[@versatilityiskey]

Loved this review and loved you outfit! I'm interested in seeing where she take us.

[@Itsalwaysbeenaboutme1844]

Love the information AND the Outfits!

[@paige4128]

Justin, you do such great work on your videos!! Hollywood needs you, Love!!❤❤❤

[@Bingeworthy]

Wow, thank you!

[@Kaymeron]

I just love this video. Thank you Bingeworthy. I learned a lot. I appreciate you!

[@JessicaLaShawn]

I LOVE THIS STYLE OF VIDEO

[@jeaninebyers]

Love this! Thank you. I have subscribed.

[@herkreativelife2292]

This was amazing ! Thank you Bingeworthy ❤❤❤❤❤

[@iManagethebiz]

Justin! Great video -- just great... you bout to make me go down a rabbit hole....

[@luvfeelinpretty]

Thank you for this!🙌🏾

[@thebrowbarllc]

Bravo Justin! 👏🏽 This was a GREAT video! ❤

[@sonyasanders4235]

VERY WELL PUT TOGETHER!!! I LEARNED SO MUCH 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤

[@scissorhappy75]

🤠thanks for sharing this is my first time seeing your channel and I’m excited to see our history being shared and a new found sense of proud in a genre that’s been ours hating

[@TamiraHamilton]

Well done! Thank you for such an informative piece

[@Pruffin334]

Love this video

[@ursulahawkins4970]

This was my first time watching a video of yours...I really enjoyed it!

[@Bingeworthy]

I'm so glad! 😀 💜

[@sissimpson]

Your videos never disappoint.

[@ShomarFindsFun]

This was such a great video!!!!

[@Bingeworthy]

Thank you!!

[@klomax7089]

What’s so funny is the folks who are mad gonna HAVE to listen to this new album so they’ll know what to complain about 🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣🤣 (which is ultimately still a win for Bey) 🐝🐝🐝 Meanwhile, this video is phenomenal. You are officially an educator, so go ahead and KEEP DOING THIS type of content becuz folk out here banning book and Black history courses and what not. 😡📚📚📚 I LOVE what Beyoncé is doing, the music is just beautiful and watching the MOVEMENT she has created touches my soul. Lastly , your ankh is dope 😉

[@briancombs9671]

This was a very well-made video. Thanks for all the effort you put into this. ❤ it would be dope if you could do an analyzation video comparing how Renaissance and Cowboy Carter are connected.

[@Bingeworthy]

Great suggestion!

[@iamshoni]

I love when you make these history videos! All of this is true. I learned about it in my American Music History class in college.

[@deeray5756]

This video was amazing 🤩 love your content 💞

[@whitneyschakat]

TOP QUALITY VIDEO! I definitely have shared this with so many people who still don’t get it! THANK YOU! 🤠

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W O W!!! very enlightening 4 the ppl. I like yr podcasts 😊😊😊

[@cijigardner6630]

This was so informative! Love your light spirit.

[@jonathanspikes]

Great editing

[@Bingeworthy]

Thanks!

[@Milagro179]

You did a phenomenal job on this video, Bingeworthy!

[@Bingeworthy]

thank you so much!!! 😊

[@ktbehavior_]

Thank you for this!! ❤❤🫶🏽💫

[@Bingeworthy]

Any time! 💜

[@FEMnomenall]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video! New subscriber gained, much love! ❤

[@Bingeworthy]

Welcome aboard! so happy to have you 🫶🏾💜

[@FEMnomenall]

@@Bingeworthy thanks! I'm currently on a 3-hour road trip, so I'm about to start Cowboy Carter.

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Thank you for your channel!! I am subscribing to your channel from all of my accounts!! And sharing with all of my ride or die friends!!! I am definitely binge watching all of your videos TADAY!!!!!! You are awesome!👏🏾

[@princesswithinnerbeauty4407]

You did a great job with this Video, Please Continue to do More ☺️

[@samlamb11]

This was an EXTREMELY well done video! Im definitely deep in this rabbit hole 😁😉💪🏾

[@Bingeworthy]

it's a fun one to explore! lol

[@pierrelaws]

I love how you inform, you are FANTASTIC. 1 of my most favorite videos!

[@Bingeworthy]

thank you so much 🥹🫶🏾

[@AnanaParris]

Well done sir with the research. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@Goody2Shu_]

All facts and you ate on this one, it’s the validity of facts for me🎯🎯🎯

[@vtran814678]

This is awesome 👏 thank you for a an important piece of history we need to know.

[@squeakny7800]

My 1st time watching you ~ Excellent work Justin!

[@BrownMamas]

I absolutely enjoyed this video!

[@Bingeworthy]

I'm so glad!😀 🤎

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AWESOME CONTENT ! ❤

[@FlyTashFly]

Justin this was a GREAT body of work. Also awesome job editing, per usual.

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The content was 🔥

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Excellent video! Very informative and entertaining, and from a Texan, your fashions were on point. 🤠

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You are my favorite!!! Your videos are masterful! Thank you for this education.

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Can we appreciate the background pictures, the videos and commentary ....... babyyyyyyyy ❤❤❤

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Ty for the history lesson and please keep it coming!

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You are absolutely amazing!!!! Like I live to hear your voice and videos ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Bingeworthy]

Thank you so much!! 🥹💜🫶🏾

[@0Shams]

I can tell you had a lot of fun doing this video! 🤠

[@Bingeworthy]

I did! 🤠😂🫶🏾

[@DeeLynn]

This was my first watch. Very well produced. Great info. Lovely energy presenter.

[@Alllove33333]

Beautiful and amazing Production well said and well done

[@prissy.laroux]

Incredible!!! I learned so much! I consider this album to be a ballad or even an ode to OUR history in country music, and I absolutely love it!! ❤

[@anthonyashley7108]

You did such an amazing job!

[@Bingeworthy]

thank you 😊

[@thandisilec835]

This was so beautifully researched. I’m not American so this is fascinating but still don’t really like country sound. Listened to more than half the songs on Cowboy Carter now & only like 2/3 songs so far. I don’t get the sound but I respect the commitment from Bey to reclaim this genre for Black Americans…and I love Bey. I like folk music though(closest thing I think my ear can listen to that’s country) eg Tracy Chapman, the guys like Bon Iver et al. Your approach to the CC album review has been refreshing, thanks

[@Bingeworthy]

thank you so much! and I appreciate you using the correct term Black Americans 🫶🏾💜🤠

[@thandisilec835]

@@Bingeworthy aww you’re most welcome 🫶🏼🤗

[@tlgregory12]

I really appreciated your take on the whole situation