“This aint a Country album.

In particular, “Texas Hold ‘Em” saw quick success, going No.

1 on theHot 100for two weeks.

Beyoncé in a wide-brimmed cowboy hat and embellished jacket smiling at an event

However, Beyonce noted her new record came about after feeling excluded from the country genre.

She ended her post writing, “This aint a Country album.

This is a ‘Beyonce’ album.

Beyoncé in an edgy open jacket with no shirt underneath and high heels holding  her fingers up as if they are a pistol in a shot from "Texas Hold 'Em"

This isact ii COWBOY CARTER, and I am proud to share it with yall!”

you’ve got the option to read Beyonce’s full statementhere.

Beyoncé in a jeweled silver ensemble with a wide-brimmed cowboy hat, posing while seated at an event

Closeup of Beyoncé waving as she exits a business

Beyoncé and the Chicks onstage

Beyoncé singing on stage, wearing a beaded dress

Beyoncé smiling, holding Grammy Awards, wearing a sequined dress with a v-neckline and long, straight hair

Closeup of Beyoncé

Beyoncé performing in a shimmering bodysuit, singing into a microphone on stage