Dolly, Willie, and Linda: How Beyoncé’s Interludes Help Tell the Story Behind Cowboy Carter

From Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson to Linda Martell, Beyoncé uses the voices of country veterans to weave the narrative of ‘Cowboy Carter.’
A Beyoncé album is best experienced by listening to it in full, and Cowboy Carteris no exception. Its rich narrative plays out across the expanse of 27 tracks that include not just songs, but spoken …