Studio Album · No. 8
Cowboy Carter Songwriting Credits by Beyoncé
Produced by Beyoncé, No I.D., Jon Batiste, Tyler Johnson, Khirye Tyler, Derek Dixie, Kuk Harrell, Paul McCartney, Dave Hamelin, Ink, Raphael Saadiq, Stuart White, Jack Rochon, Mamii, Killah B, Nate Ferraro, Hit-Boy, Mariel Gomerez, Nova Wav, Alex Vickery, Camaron Ochs, Simon Mårtensson, Swizz Beatz, The-Dream, Shawn Everett, Michael Pollack, Miley Cyrus, Jonathan Rado, Louis Bell, Cadenza, Harry Edwards, Bah Christ, Marcus Reddick, D.A. Got That Dope, Pharrell, Ian Fitchuk, 070 Shake, Sean Solymar · Engineered by Stuart White, Alex Vickery, Jonathan Rado, Louis Bell, Mariel Gomerez, Sean Solymar
Beyoncé wrote 25 of 27 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 25 / 27 documented
Scored across the 27 tracks with documented writers, by whether Beyoncé carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 27 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 3
Cowboy Carter is a curatorial epic, and the credits show it: Beyoncé co-wrote all twenty-seven tracks but the album is built from covers, interpolations, and collaborations that bring in writers from Lennon and McCartney on 'Blackbiird' to Dolly Parton on 'Jolene' to Chuck Berry on 'Oh Louisiana.' She is the constant authorial presence and executive producer, while the surrounding names map the Black country and roots lineage she is reclaiming. As with Renaissance, the song credits are long because the project is as much a history lesson as a record.
Cowboy Carter is the eighth studio album by Beyoncé, released in March 2024 as Act II of her trilogy and a sweeping reclamation of country, Americana, and the Black roots of American roots music. Across its long, suite-like running order she co-wrote every track and executive-produced the project, weaving in covers and interpolations such as the Beatles' 'Blackbird' on 'Blackbiird,' Dolly Parton's 'Jolene,' and Chuck Berry on 'Oh Louisiana.' The guest list mixes country elders with a new generation of Black country artists, including Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Linda Martell, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Shaboozey, and Willie Jones. The writing rooms are large and the histories layered, so most tracks carry many names once samples, interpolations, and co-writers are counted. The album won Album of the Year and Best Country Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards, making Beyoncé the first Black woman to win Best Country Album.
Track Listing & Credits 27 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ameriican Requiem
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BeyoncéErnest WilsonJon BatisteRaphael SaadiqAtia BoggsCamaron OchsTyler JohnsonDarius ScottDerek DixieJay-ZMichael PriceDan WalshStephen Stills | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterErnest WilsonJon BatisteRaphael SaadiqAtia BoggsCamaron OchsTyler JohnsonDarius ScottDerek DixieShawn CarterMichael PriceDan WalshStephen Stills | BeyoncéNo I.D.Jon BatisteTyler JohnsonKhirye TylerDerek DixieKuk Harrell | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Blackbiird
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John LennonPaul McCartney | John LennonPaul McCartney | BeyoncéPaul McCartneyKhirye TylerKuk Harrell | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals)Brittney Spencer (Featured Vocals)Reyna Roberts (Featured Vocals)Tanner Adell (Featured Vocals)Tiera Kennedy (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
16 Carriages
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BeyoncéDave HamelinAtia BoggsRaphael Saadiq | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterDave HamelinAtia BoggsRaphael Saadiq | BeyoncéDave HamelinInkRaphael SaadiqStuart White | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Protector
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BeyoncéRyan BeattyCamaron OchsJack Rochon | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterRyan BeattyCamaron OchsJack Rochon | BeyoncéJack Rochon | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals)Rumi Carter (Vocals) |
| 5 |
My Rose
|
BeyoncéShawntoni Nichols | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterShawntoni Nichols | BeyoncéMamii | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Smoke Hour ★ Willie Nelson
|
BeyoncéLeah TakeleCharles AndersonEdward House Jr.Sister Rosetta TharpeChuck BerryJesse Stone | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterLeah TakeleCharles AndersonEdward House Jr.Sister Rosetta TharpeChuck BerryJesse Stone | Beyoncé | Beyoncé (Vocals)Willie Nelson (Spoken Word) |
| 7 |
Texas Hold 'Em
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BeyoncéElizabeth Lowell BolandMegan BülowBrian BatesNate FerraroRaphael Saadiq | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterElizabeth Lowell BolandMegan BülowBrian BatesNate FerraroRaphael Saadiq | BeyoncéKillah BNate FerraroRaphael SaadiqStuart WhiteHit-BoyMariel Gomerez | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Bodyguard
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BeyoncéRaphael SaadiqRyan BeattyElizabeth Lowell BolandLeven KaliShawntoni Nichols | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterRaphael SaadiqRyan BeattyElizabeth Lowell BolandLeven KaliShawntoni Nichols | Raphael SaadiqBeyoncé | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Dolly P
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Dolly PartonBeyoncéLeah Takele | Dolly PartonBeyoncé Knowles-CarterLeah Takele | BeyoncéJack RochonNova Wav | Beyoncé (Vocals)Dolly Parton (Spoken Word) |
| 10 |
Jolene
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Dolly PartonBeyoncéDenisia AndrewsBrittany ConeyThe-Dream | Dolly PartonBeyoncé Knowles-CarterDenisia AndrewsBrittany ConeyTerius Gesteelde-Diamant | BeyoncéJack RochonKhirye TylerAlex Vickery | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Daughter
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BeyoncéCamaron OchsSimon MårtenssonThe-DreamJay-ZDerek Dixie | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterCamaron OchsSimon MårtenssonTerius Gesteelde-DiamantShawn CarterDerek Dixie | BeyoncéCamaron OchsSimon MårtenssonDerek Dixie | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Spaghettii
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BeyoncéThe-DreamJay-ZCollins ChibuezeKhirye TylerDedé Mandrake | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterTerius Gesteelde-DiamantShawn CarterCollins ChibuezeKhirye TylerDedé Mandrake | BeyoncéSwizz BeatzKhirye Tyler | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals)Linda Martell (Spoken Word)Shaboozey (Featured Vocals) |
| 13 |
Alliigator Tears
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BeyoncéThe-DreamKhirye TylerJack Siegel | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterTerius Gesteelde-DiamantKhirye TylerJack Siegel | BeyoncéThe-DreamKhirye Tyler | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Smoke Hour II
|
BeyoncéLeah TakeleDave HamelinJeff Gitelman | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterLeah TakeleDave HamelinJeff Gitelman | BeyoncéDave Hamelin | Beyoncé (Vocals)Willie Nelson (Spoken Word) |
| 15 |
Just for Fun
|
BeyoncéRyan BeattyDave HamelinJeff Gitelman | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterRyan BeattyDave HamelinJeff Gitelman | BeyoncéDave HamelinAlex Vickery | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals)Willie Jones (Featured Vocals) |
| 16 |
II Most Wanted
|
BeyoncéMiley CyrusMichael PollackRyan Tedder | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterMiley CyrusMichael PollackRyan Tedder | BeyoncéShawn EverettMichael PollackMiley CyrusJonathan Rado | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals)Miley Cyrus (Featured Vocals) |
| 17 |
Levii's Jeans
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BeyoncéPost MaloneThe-DreamNile RodgersJay-Z | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterAustin PostTerius Gesteelde-DiamantNile RodgersShawn Carter | BeyoncéThe-DreamLouis Bell | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals)Post Malone (Featured Vocals) |
| 18 |
Flamenco
|
BeyoncéShawntoni Nichols | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterShawntoni Nichols | BeyoncéMamii | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals) |
| 19 |
The Linda Martell Show
|
BeyoncéLeah Takele | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterLeah Takele | Beyoncé | Beyoncé (Vocals)Linda Martell (Spoken Word) |
| 20 |
Ya Ya
|
BeyoncéThe-DreamJay-ZOliver RodiganHarry EdwardsKlara Mkhatshwa Munk-HansenAnaïs MarinhoLee HazlewoodBrian WilsonMike Love | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterTerius Gesteelde-DiamantShawn CarterOliver RodiganHarry EdwardsKlara Mkhatshwa Munk-HansenAnaïs MarinhoLee HazlewoodBrian WilsonMike Love | BeyoncéThe-DreamCadenzaHarry EdwardsKhirye Tyler | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals) |
| 21 |
Oh Louisiana
|
Chuck Berry | Chuck Berry | BeyoncéThe-Dream | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals) |
| 22 |
Desert Eagle
|
BeyoncéJabbar StevensMiranda JohnsonMarcus Reddick | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterJabbar StevensMiranda JohnsonMarcus Reddick | BeyoncéBah ChristMarcus Reddick | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals) |
| 23 |
Riiverdance
|
BeyoncéThe-DreamRayeMark Spears | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterTerius Gesteelde-DiamantRachel KeenMark Spears | BeyoncéThe-Dream | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals) |
| 24 |
II Hands II Heaven
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BeyoncéDave HamelinRyan BeattyJack RochonThe-DreamMark Spears | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterDave HamelinRyan BeattyJack RochonTerius Gesteelde-DiamantMark Spears | BeyoncéDave HamelinJack Rochon | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals) |
| 25 |
Tyrant
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BeyoncéCamaron OchsThe-DreamDavid DomanDominic RedenczkiEzemdi Chikwendu | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterCamaron OchsTerius Gesteelde-DiamantDavid DomanDominic RedenczkiEzemdi Chikwendu | Dave HamelinD.A. Got That DopeKhirye TylerBeyoncéKuk Harrell | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals)Dolly Parton (Featured Vocals) |
| 26 |
Sweet ★ Honey ★ Buckiin'
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BeyoncéPharrell WilliamsCollins ChibuezeThe-DreamJay-ZHank CochranHarlan Howard | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterPharrell WilliamsCollins ChibuezeTerius Gesteelde-DiamantShawn CarterHank CochranHarlan Howard | BeyoncéPharrell | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals)Shaboozey (Featured Vocals) |
| 27 |
Amen
|
BeyoncéDave HamelinDanielle BalbuenaCamaron OchsTyler JohnsonIan FitchukDarius ScottDerek DixieRicky Lawson | Beyoncé Knowles-CarterDave HamelinDanielle BalbuenaCamaron OchsTyler JohnsonIan FitchukDarius ScottDerek DixieRicky Lawson | BeyoncéDave HamelinTyler JohnsonDerek DixieIan Fitchuk070 ShakeSean Solymar | Beyoncé (Lead Vocals) |