Beyonce's new album ‘Cowboy Carter’ drops today, but not everyone is excited as we are. In today’s deep dive, we break down Beyonce's foray into country music, why it's angered some country fans and conservatives, and the complicated history of country music in the U.S.

Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie
Audio producer: Emmeline Peterson

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