Beyoncé's country album tops US sales charts. "Cowboy Carter" is the eighth album in Beyoncé's career to reach first place in sales.

In 27 tracks, the album, the second act of his musical trilogy “Renaissance”, also gives pride of place to dance, soul and hip-hop. A Beatles cover praised by Paul McCartney Beyoncé covers, among others, the classic “Jolene” by absolute country star Dolly Parton.