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The most important voice on Beyoncé’s new album

  • Written by William Nash, Professor of American Studies and English, Middlebury
imageCountry musician Linda Martell at her home in South Carolina in 2021.Sean Rayford/Getty Images

One of the most impressive parts of Beyoncé’s new album, “Cowboy Carter,” is her roster of collaborators, which includes rising country artist Shaboozey alongside country superstars Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson.

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