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"16 CARRIAGES" is a song by American singer Beyoncé from her eighth studio album COWBOY CARTER by Beyoncé. It is the album's co-lead single alongside "Texas Hold 'Em". The song was a surprise release and debuted during Super Bowl LVIII on February 11, 2024, through Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records.
"16 Carriages" is a country ballad about growing up and the relationship between parents and their children. Various music critics praised the song for its musical expression and Beyoncé's melodic vocals. It debuted at number nine on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, becoming Beyoncé's second top-ten entry.
In an interview for Rolling Stone, Randolph explained the recording session in Los Angeles with Beyoncé, Rhiannon Giddens, Saadiq and Khirye Tyler:
When we did the first session, … Beyoncé already had an idea of what she wanted to do. She wanted to do something with some playing, with some country fire. It’s great for her to go this route. In country music for the longest time, it almost seemed like it was supposed to be out of left field when a Black artist says, ‘Hey, I’m going to do a country record.’
— Robert Randolph, in a interview with Rolling Stone about "16 Carriages" composition.
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