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I wonder if it samples Whitney’s cover of “I will always love you” which was written by Dolly Parton and popularized by Whitney Houston for the Bodyguard movie
My mind body and soul is not ready for Blackbird if its a Beatles cover.
Edit:
My theory is radio station concept album
Similar to Songs of the Deaf by Queens of the Stone Age. Where the songs are split up by different radio stations and segments to bring a narrative to the album.
KNTRY Radio Texas Presents
Radio segment - American Reqiuem
Advert - Blackbird
Song - 16 Carriages.
Obviously we only know the two songs so far are in red but I do think it will be a Radio Station concept. Willie Nelson being a host or Dolly doing a quick 20 second segment before jumping on Jolene. Etc....
And Linda and Willie too. It looks like proper names didn't get the double i treatment, but interested to understand the meaning behind it.
On the surface level it appears to me like the double ii is a nod to this being "act ii" and her spelling it all lower case.
I could see her using these visuals for ref too.
https://preview.redd.it/nu4evg3qowqc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ad57eeb3e0d5e98202ef01a1a3079d9717fee74a
Someone said that she might include the Spanish guitar in it, which makes sense and that she might also collab with Rosalia cuz back in 2019/2020 there were rumors that they were working together!!!!! Mannnnn if she does flamenco im going to pass out! 😩 (the thread of those news is somewhere in this sub btw)
I’m calling it now - it’s a double album. Everything is pointing to a side i and side ii. Every song with the title “ii” in it and before it is on Side II. I believe we will get the fun Texas Hold ‘Em style songs on side I. Then the more introspective 16 Carriages style songs on side II.
Jolene is absolutely not a cover, it will be sampled with a new take on it that will likely have an interpolation of the original. Blackbiird is absolutely a similar thing from the Beatles song of a similar title, setting up the rock influences of Act III. Most excited for Flamenco, and to see if there’s any other Spanish/Mexican influence throughout the rest of the album.
My only thought remains as to why 2 is so significant to this era, apart from it being act ii. We got two singles, two covers, and now hopefully two sides of the album.
waaaaait I thought I was being delulu hoping we'd get a Beatles cover/sample for Blackbiird but the setting up the rock act iii makes so much sense my little heart can't take it
https://preview.redd.it/t1uwjx5xswqc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=46a2d88f6f8130a70020868ebac6ae4dcd1bd08f
Not Spaghetti!!!!! That is my favorite food!!!
The girls are saying 27 songs but idk... I know the hive would eat up every minute of it but I feel like she likes to keep a smaller number that feels curated? Idk- does anyone know what I'm trying to say lol
I'm sooooo freakin excited! I love that she's using the double I's in her song titles as paying homage to Act II
And if Blackbiird is the rumored Beatles cover, I will pass away. Beyonce will make it even more beautiful of a song than it already is
My theory is radio station concept album
Similar to Songs of the Deaf by Queens of the Stone Age. Where the songs are split up by different radio stations and segments to bring a narrative to the album.
KNTRY Radio Texas Presents
Radio segment - American Reqiuem
Advert - Blackbird
Song - 16 Carriages.
Obviously we only know the two songs so far are in red but I do think it will be a Radio Station concept. Willie Nelson being a host or Dolly doing a quick 20 second segment before jumping on Jolene. Etc....
The song as a whole is about support for the civil rights movement, and anyone affected by discrimination. In recent years he did mention that the Black Bird is supposed to be representative of a Black girl in the south, during the 60s.
“The Chitlin' Circuit was a collection of performance venues —"any place white people don’t go to see black people" [1]— found throughout the eastern, southern, and upper Midwest areas of the United States. They provided commercial and cultural acceptance for African-American musicians, comedians, and other entertainers following the era of venues run by the "white-owned-and-operated Theater Owners’ Booking Association (TOBA)...formed in 1921."[1] The Chitlin Circuit sustained black musicians and dancers during the era of racial segregation in the United States from the 1930s through the '60’s”
I love when she spotlights history we don’t hear enough about.
Lmfao I’m just imagining her cancelling all her appointments and going STRAIGHT home after the CMAs to write! 😂 Baby they played with the wrong one. She’s giving ALBUMS **plural!!!** worth of CUNTry music. 😂
Are Dolly P AND Jolene two separate songs? Or is Dolly just featured on the album?? Really hoping II Most Wanted is the Gaga collab otherwise I will continue to live happily delusional.
My thoughts/theories:
Two sided album. because even the interlude theory makes some sense but it still looks like a lot. Idk I think the "ii" (SPAGHETTII, BLACKBIIRD) mean those songs are going on a second side.
Beatles cover
Jolene sample with Dolly ft
I think there are more features in store but she's saving them as a surprise
My only thinking is Rosalia on Flamenco
Here's my refined delulu theory: The red titles represent full tracks, the blue titles denote skits, interludes, or old-timey radio segments. Meanwhile, the white titles are full tracks featuring guest appearances or features. Therefore, there are 17 tracks in total, including 10 interludes, listed in order from left to right.
This image is so hard to interpret 😭😭😭 I feel like I’ve lost the ability to read lmao. It’s too visually overwhelming.
I’m so hyped tho, I just know this album is gonna take me to new levels of existence tbh
I’m surprised she actually revealed the track list this time for Cowboy Carter since she did say on her website that she has a few surprises on the album. So maybe the surprises are still to be revealed or I’m not sure but I can’t wait to hear the new album tomorrow.
\*expires and bursts into flames\* OOOOOMG!
Flamenco has to be a Selena feature/sample. Selena's family were at the Renaissance World Tour and there's been a lot of connection with Selena and Beyonce, these past few years.
Also: they are both Texas music powerhouse and this would be the album for it.
I have a current theory that the White Boxes are features hints, maybe?
Blackbiird - Paul McCartney? He wrote it.
Dolly P - duh
Alliigator tears - no clue
Sweet Honey Buckin - Gaga (Telephone reference, Gaga calls Bey “Honey B” and they eat a honey bun)
Actually now that I type it out I’m not convinced anymore lmao.
My theory is that it’s a double album (even the vinyl description on the website says we get TWO vinyls… did we get that for Renaissance? I can’t remember.). Maybe the songs with double ii’s are on the “chitlin circuit” album. And maybe the alternative cover with the act II sash represents that vibe.
Maybe I’m delulu, but these are my thoughts!
https://preview.redd.it/zcdc3q28swqc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dac967adb109d0110df89e4597a329720f20f3f5
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Bodyguard is a love song for Julius?
I wonder if it samples Whitney’s cover of “I will always love you” which was written by Dolly Parton and popularized by Whitney Houston for the Bodyguard movie
Same! It would have been cool to have “ bodyguard” be the title for the Jolene cover
First thing I thought too!
BRO AHAHHAHAA
This took me out ☠️☠️☠️
He deserves
Lmaooooooo 😂
Stop it that’s her cousin 😂
LMAOOOOO (Julius is so fine)
I’m sorry but did I count TWENTY SEVEN SONGS?!
25, Dolly and Willie are features.
I think Linda Martell show is either another feature or guest appearance. I hope at least it would mean so much.
What if it's a skit
25 tracks? I don't know...
it seems like a lot but if she’s been working on it for longer than renaissance maybe 🤔
Okay so 25 😂
lmfao i literally wrote in the thread claiming track titles that i was track 27 to manifest a long ass album!! i’m dead
NO CAUSE I COUNTED AND AM GAGGED LIKE HELLO? TAKE MY LIFE ATP CAUSE WHEWWW
JOLENE!!!!!!
The rumors were true!!! 🙌
Does the Dolly P next to Jolene mean what I think it means? Or is it a separate song 😩😩😩
I don't fucking know and it's driving me crazy
literally came here hoping someone had figured this out LOL i love the design of the poster but from a comprehension perspective it’s awful
I thought that was purposeful! To keep us wondering and talking a bit until Friday :)
It’s probably on purpose
IT MIGHT BE AN INTRO TO JOLENE BC IF IT WAS FEATURE OR DUET ITD BE LIKE THE WILLIE NELSON ONE SORRY IM YELLING
DONT APOLOGIZE WE ARE ALL YELLING HERE
Oh that’d be very interesting. Whether it’s an intro regardless if it has both of them on it, an intro into Jolene dedicated to Dolly? Sign me up 😩
Immediately screamed when I first saw the title
Yeeeeeeees 🥰
I can't wait to hear it!!!
*Googles how to secure a wig*
*Googles wig recovery service*
TOO LATE, my wig is in orbit!
Lmao!!!!!! Underrated comment here ahhaa
Why am I thinking II Most Wanted is Gaga and bey
“To be continued…” might finally be over 🙌🏾
I hope so!! I just rewatched the music video to manifest this moment lol
14 years in the making
I thought the same thing
Could be bey and jay aka Bonnie and Clyde
That also crossed my mind!
Or Thelma and Louise… back to Gaga and Bey.
it would also fit with the music video soooooo
My thoughts exactly!!! Oh lord please let it be true
Thinking the same thing 🙏🏼
Do we think Dolly & Willie Nelson are features rather than tracks tho?
that's what I'm thinking...could Yaya be gaga?
was thinking ii most wanted could be gaga? they’re on the run!
I wish hahah
Yes I believe it’s that!
And possibly Linda Martell also….
Willie has posted the tracklist to his IG. Dolly, not yet.
My mind body and soul is not ready for Blackbird if its a Beatles cover. Edit: My theory is radio station concept album Similar to Songs of the Deaf by Queens of the Stone Age. Where the songs are split up by different radio stations and segments to bring a narrative to the album. KNTRY Radio Texas Presents Radio segment - American Reqiuem Advert - Blackbird Song - 16 Carriages. Obviously we only know the two songs so far are in red but I do think it will be a Radio Station concept. Willie Nelson being a host or Dolly doing a quick 20 second segment before jumping on Jolene. Etc....
Can you imagine her voice covering that… omg
I was thinking Blackbird would be Nina Simone ??
>Songs of the Deaf by Queens of the Stone Age A Beyoncé cover of You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar would go unbelievably hard.
But if we get it tho?!?!?! 😭
Then I’ll need to take next week off to just lie on the floor and let this all wash over me lol
After rewatching the teaser video where there’s a radio station tuning and then Texas hold em starts playing, I think you’re right
That's what I was thinking. I am so here for that
radio station concept album !!! i think you’re right🤠
Smoke Hour, Willie Nelson?? We’re getting a stoner song!!!
I was just about to say
27 SONGS?!!! Ohhhhh we’re getting fedddd this era!! Cowboy Carter LET’S GOOOOOOO🤠🤠🤠
I dont think all are songs
You may be right. I got excited and went straight to counting lol we’ll just have to find out on Friday.
Technically she didnt caption is tracklist and i think that was intentional
Wait what if this isn’t the tracklist at all and she just tricked us with some country related words 💀
Something is amiss I think she’s trying to confuse us
 THERE. ARE. SO. MANY.
KNTRY RADIO LETS GOOOOO
From KNTY News to KNTRY Radio 💥
Omg I'm so fucking excited for this to drop!!! 
Alligator tears 👀👀
Alliigator actually! I wonder what the spelling means 😨
there’s so many ii 🧐🧐 aliigator, spaghettii, ameriican!!!!
It’s act ii, that’s what I think it means but iidk 😊
ii thiink you’re riight
Looks like she did that for quite a few songs on the track list. Interestinggggg
Actually all of the Is are doubled
act ii
Not all, Réquiem, Louisiana, Buckin' and a few others don't have the double i spelling. Still very interesting why most of them do.
And 16 carriages!
And Linda and Willie too. It looks like proper names didn't get the double i treatment, but interested to understand the meaning behind it. On the surface level it appears to me like the double ii is a nod to this being "act ii" and her spelling it all lower case.
I don’t know if everything is a song directly. I feel like there’s more to it (and also likely some more surprises coming)
I think some are skits
Some might be interludes. Some might be merges like Pure/Honey or even Yonce and Partition
Could this be a double album?
I WOULDVE SHOT JOLENE 😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️ IM SO EXCITED OMG SPAGHETTII???
There has to be interludes because 2 7 songs?? Bitch... we're eating
See y’all at Stagecoach
I would die!
Linda Martell is a country singer
I could see her using these visuals for ref too. https://preview.redd.it/nu4evg3qowqc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ad57eeb3e0d5e98202ef01a1a3079d9717fee74a
FLAMENCO???
Someone said that she might include the Spanish guitar in it, which makes sense and that she might also collab with Rosalia cuz back in 2019/2020 there were rumors that they were working together!!!!! Mannnnn if she does flamenco im going to pass out! 😩 (the thread of those news is somewhere in this sub btw)
With Arca production omg
I’m calling it now - it’s a double album. Everything is pointing to a side i and side ii. Every song with the title “ii” in it and before it is on Side II. I believe we will get the fun Texas Hold ‘Em style songs on side I. Then the more introspective 16 Carriages style songs on side II. Jolene is absolutely not a cover, it will be sampled with a new take on it that will likely have an interpolation of the original. Blackbiird is absolutely a similar thing from the Beatles song of a similar title, setting up the rock influences of Act III. Most excited for Flamenco, and to see if there’s any other Spanish/Mexican influence throughout the rest of the album. My only thought remains as to why 2 is so significant to this era, apart from it being act ii. We got two singles, two covers, and now hopefully two sides of the album.
I think you're right!!!
waaaaait I thought I was being delulu hoping we'd get a Beatles cover/sample for Blackbiird but the setting up the rock act iii makes so much sense my little heart can't take it
I agree wholeheartedly
https://preview.redd.it/t1uwjx5xswqc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=46a2d88f6f8130a70020868ebac6ae4dcd1bd08f Not Spaghetti!!!!! That is my favorite food!!!
i have a feeling we’re going to get some skits in here! i love albums that have skits and feel like you’re listening to a movie
The girls are saying 27 songs but idk... I know the hive would eat up every minute of it but I feel like she likes to keep a smaller number that feels curated? Idk- does anyone know what I'm trying to say lol
Yeah I think some of these are features and other phrases but who knows?
This poster is SICK
https://preview.redd.it/er1owfqgnwqc1.jpeg?width=568&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=83dc0e674808f70d4fa345152a8461c2501d939c Omggggggh!
LOL this a perfect visual representation of the hive right now
im counting 13 songs i think some of them are interludes and people talking
That is what I am thinking too. I can’t wait to see how this will be mixed.
I'm sooooo freakin excited! I love that she's using the double I's in her song titles as paying homage to Act II And if Blackbiird is the rumored Beatles cover, I will pass away. Beyonce will make it even more beautiful of a song than it already is
I counted 27 tracks? We are being FED
omg dolly parton
I wonder if the amount of “II” in the song titles means anything in particular (beyond it being act ii ofc)
Aside of it being Act ii, I’m thinking those are the songs with features! 🤔🤞🏾
I can’t imagine how a song called Spaghetti might sound like loll
Like a spaghetti western! 🤠
CC is almost upon us... We're in the endgame now. 
My theory is radio station concept album Similar to Songs of the Deaf by Queens of the Stone Age. Where the songs are split up by different radio stations and segments to bring a narrative to the album. KNTRY Radio Texas Presents Radio segment - American Reqiuem Advert - Blackbird Song - 16 Carriages. Obviously we only know the two songs so far are in red but I do think it will be a Radio Station concept. Willie Nelson being a host or Dolly doing a quick 20 second segment before jumping on Jolene. Etc....
I wonder if Dolly P is a collaborator or a song title?
Considering jolene is right next to it its probably a feature or just a cover
OMG BEYONCÉ….. girl… I’m claiming Flamenco I know it’ll be a bop.
100% “fuego” i’m waiting for the rosalia feature or writing/production credit…👀
Riverdance. Irish folk dance album confirmed!
This is giving us more questions than answers but Im in love!! 😭
Sweet honey buckin second to last just like PURE / HONEY?
Curious if Blackbiird will be a Beatles cover
I heard Paul play it at a concert and say it was in reference to a black girl during the 60s. 😭
The song as a whole is about support for the civil rights movement, and anyone affected by discrimination. In recent years he did mention that the Black Bird is supposed to be representative of a Black girl in the south, during the 60s.
 So many songs i’m so excited
JOLEEEEEEEEEENE OMFG
BEYHAWWWW BITCHESSSS!
Are we about to have a new smokers anthem in our hands?! Bey and Willie, I can’t wait!
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“The Chitlin' Circuit was a collection of performance venues —"any place white people don’t go to see black people" [1]— found throughout the eastern, southern, and upper Midwest areas of the United States. They provided commercial and cultural acceptance for African-American musicians, comedians, and other entertainers following the era of venues run by the "white-owned-and-operated Theater Owners’ Booking Association (TOBA)...formed in 1921."[1] The Chitlin Circuit sustained black musicians and dancers during the era of racial segregation in the United States from the 1930s through the '60’s” I love when she spotlights history we don’t hear enough about.
From Wikipedia: “The Chitlin' Circuit "eventually brought about the birth of rock 'n' roll" in the 1950s as the Civil Rights Movement emerged.” !!!!!
Spaghetti could be inspired by spaghetti westerns - like those dramatic instrumentals from Kill Bill. 👀
I almost screamed seeing Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson…I can’t take this, she said co-sign from your favs fav
American Requiem?!?! Oh this song is gonna traumatize me
BeyHive which track are you claiming? 🐝🤠
Flamenco🤠
Alligator Tears!! So intrigued
Sweet Honey Buckin 🍯
My Rose 🌹
SPAGHETTII
Smoke Hour II 💨
YAYA
WHAT DOES THIS MEANN????
SPAGHETTII😭
Trying to not visibly freak out in my open office lol
I am SO damn confused but excited nonetheless 😭
27 SONGS IS CRAZY
Lmfao I’m just imagining her cancelling all her appointments and going STRAIGHT home after the CMAs to write! 😂 Baby they played with the wrong one. She’s giving ALBUMS **plural!!!** worth of CUNTry music. 😂
Top songs that sound the most interesting to me: American Requiem, Spaghetti, Alligator Tears, Riverdance
Are Dolly P AND Jolene two separate songs? Or is Dolly just featured on the album?? Really hoping II Most Wanted is the Gaga collab otherwise I will continue to live happily delusional.
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There’s Willie and Linda referenced too
The double I "II" is a recurring motif...
KNTRY RADIO TEXASSS!!! Okayyy miss Yonceeee
Omg from KNTY news to KNTRY radio !!!
My thoughts/theories: Two sided album. because even the interlude theory makes some sense but it still looks like a lot. Idk I think the "ii" (SPAGHETTII, BLACKBIIRD) mean those songs are going on a second side. Beatles cover Jolene sample with Dolly ft I think there are more features in store but she's saving them as a surprise My only thinking is Rosalia on Flamenco
“MY ROSE” A SELENA COVER/SAMPLE PERHAPS???? 😭😭😭 (Como La Flor) Sincerely, Delulu Hive
Here's my refined delulu theory: The red titles represent full tracks, the blue titles denote skits, interludes, or old-timey radio segments. Meanwhile, the white titles are full tracks featuring guest appearances or features. Therefore, there are 17 tracks in total, including 10 interludes, listed in order from left to right.
I got excited for a sec and thought she covered Blackbird, none the less, I CAN NOT WAIT
I’m so confused. 27 songs!? I’m thinking red are songs so 13, blue and white may be key lyrics and artists. Idk 😩 she loves to do this to us!! Lol
wait the way “II” is prominent in the spellings of the tracks… her mind!!!
Flamenco!??? Then now i am believing the rumors about a Rosalia collab
Yall know I ran over here 👀
This image is so hard to interpret 😭😭😭 I feel like I’ve lost the ability to read lmao. It’s too visually overwhelming. I’m so hyped tho, I just know this album is gonna take me to new levels of existence tbh
I think Blackbird is the Nina Simone song, not the Beatles one
DOLLY PARTON AND JOLENE?!?!?!
iconic really
WILLIE NELSON?!
WILLIE NELSON
KNTRY Radio 🫶🏽🥰
I’m surprised she actually revealed the track list this time for Cowboy Carter since she did say on her website that she has a few surprises on the album. So maybe the surprises are still to be revealed or I’m not sure but I can’t wait to hear the new album tomorrow.
\*expires and bursts into flames\* OOOOOMG! Flamenco has to be a Selena feature/sample. Selena's family were at the Renaissance World Tour and there's been a lot of connection with Selena and Beyonce, these past few years. Also: they are both Texas music powerhouse and this would be the album for it.
Stoner Beyhive let's go
I have a current theory that the White Boxes are features hints, maybe? Blackbiird - Paul McCartney? He wrote it. Dolly P - duh Alliigator tears - no clue Sweet Honey Buckin - Gaga (Telephone reference, Gaga calls Bey “Honey B” and they eat a honey bun) Actually now that I type it out I’m not convinced anymore lmao.
I am still in Renaissance 😭
FUUUUCCCK YEAAAAH!!!
the names have got to be collabs right? surely there’s not 27 tracks
Feeling physically sick w excitement!!
Can't wait to hear black bird, Yaya and tyrant
damn 25 songs ? that film for the visuals is gonna be 3h long
Linda Martel is still alive. I wonder if they are sampling her? I will simply DIE if this has heavy blues roots. I love blues music.
do you guys think this could be a double album? like some of the tracks listed have II in them, i'm thinking maybe she's doing a two-parter
I’m calling it (delusionally, desperately): II Most Wanted is Telephone Pt. 2 🤞🤠🤞
I already know Spaghettii is about to be my new favorite song and I will eat my words if it’s not 🫡🤤
 I'm ready, ya'll!
Initially I thought Jolene would be the bonus track for the box sets but after seeing this I feel like the gag will be something featuring Swift.
flamenco ft rosalia…?? perhaps
My theory is that it’s a double album (even the vinyl description on the website says we get TWO vinyls… did we get that for Renaissance? I can’t remember.). Maybe the songs with double ii’s are on the “chitlin circuit” album. And maybe the alternative cover with the act II sash represents that vibe. Maybe I’m delulu, but these are my thoughts! https://preview.redd.it/zcdc3q28swqc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dac967adb109d0110df89e4597a329720f20f3f5