In classic Beyoncé fashion, the Renaissance singer did something absolutely iconic on the Super Bowl stage yet again: While attending the 2024 Super Bowl, she announced new music. In an Instagram post, she revealed that tracks “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” were available to stream, delightfully surprising fans watching the game and casually scrolling through their feeds. This isn’t just a one-off single either, this is merely the first taste of Act II out March 29.
Of course, Beyoncé had a plan to drop the surprise tracks. After appearing in a Verizon commercial alongside comedic actor Tony Hale, she teased new music and then shared it with the world shortly after its airtime.
The Houston native also dropped the official visualizer during the Super Bowl — where she was dressed in a leather vest and beehive hairdo. While the singer is referencing her home state in her surprise track’s title, she explicitly notes lyrically that, “This ain’t Texas.” IDK about you but I’m obsessed already.
Exploring some country sounds and themes, Beyoncé taps into a good, pure love song. The singer starts by singing, “This ain’t Texas (Oh) / Ain’t no hold ’em (Hey) / So lay your cards down, down, down, down / So park your Lexus (Ooh),” which totally sets the vibe for a good ‘ol country-pop-R&B jam.
In the outro, Beyoncé references Western themes again by singing, “Come take it to the floor now/And I’ll be damned if I cannot dance with you/Baby, pour that sugar and liquor on me too/Spurs, spurs, boots.” Beyoncé may have even hinted at her twangy tracks to come at the 2024 Grammys as she donned a cowboy hat.
Of course, this isn’t Beyoncé’s first time in the country genre. In 2016, many may recall that she joined The Chicks to sing “Daddy Lessons.” I, for one, am super excited about Beyoncé’s return to her country roots. The girl is from Texas, after all.
Needless to say, the artist can do it all — from pop to R&B all the way to house and country music‚ and we are thrilled to see the new era unfold. Fans are all going wild on Twitter/X, of course.
Additionally, Spotify has already added “Texas Hold ‘Em” to their “Hot Country” playlist. I’m ready to hoedown to these two new tracks and all that’s to come. YEE-HAW!