"Beyoncé's 'Blackbiird' Brings Country and Emotion Together"
TL;DR
Country artist Tiera Kennedy breaks down in tears of joy upon hearing her voice on Beyoncé's cover of "Blackbird" for the first time, expressing disbelief and gratitude on TikTok. The song, originally written by Paul McCartney, holds deep historical significance, and Beyoncé's 2024 cover features Kennedy and three other emerging Black female country artists. Kennedy expresses immense gratitude to Beyoncé for the opportunity, calling it a highlight of her Nashville music journey.
- Tiera Kennedy, who sings with Beyoncé on ‘Blackbiird,’ breaks down in tears hearing song for the first time CNN
- Beyoncé's Country Is America: Every Bit of It The New York Times
- Hear From the 4 Black Country Women on Beyoncé’s ‘Blackbiird’: ‘We Were Having a Little Destiny’s Child Moment’ Billboard
- Review | Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' isn't a country album. It's worse. The Washington Post
- Dolly Parton speaks after hearing Beyoncé’s cover of ‘Jolene’ Miami Herald
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