"WHAT," Rae commented.

Country music star Carlile said, "Omg she's swimming out to save country."

Is 'Cowboy Carter' a country album?

No. Take it from Beyoncé herself.

Upon revealing the album's name and sharing the album art, the singer declared: "This ain't a Country album. This is a 'Beyoncé' album." She wrote in an Instagram missive that "Cowboy Carter" originated from an experience "where I did not feel welcomed ... and it was very clear that I wasn't."

The "Break My Soul" singer did not share more details about her experience but said it prompted her to take "a deeper dive into the history of Country music," where she "studied our rich musical archive."

"It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world," she wrote, "while also amplifying the voices of some of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating on our musical history."

Despite her message, Beyoncé's twangy "Cowboy Carter" singles "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages" climbed up Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart upon release. "Texas Hold 'Em" has secured the No. 1 spot since its release, while the slower "16 Carriages" cracked the Top 10 in February.

How many songs on 'Cowboy Carter?' Any guest artists?

Beyoncé finally released what seems to be a track list for "Cowboy Carter" on Wednesday, after keeping song details and potential guest artists under tight lock and key for weeks.

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