In honour of Black Music Month, Apple Music has released a special collection titled Apple Music Nashville Sessions: Beyoncé Covered. This unique collection features live-recorded country covers of Beyoncé’s iconic songs by rising Black country artists, highlighting her genre-defining influence and profound impact on music.
The collection includes covers by artists championed by Apple Music over the years, such as Tiera Kennedy, BRELAND, and Joy Oladokun, all of whom have hosted their own radio shows on Apple Music Country. Additional contributors include Madeline Edwards, who re-recorded P!nk’s ‘More' through Apple Music’s Lost & Found initiative, and Tanner Adell. All covers are available exclusively on Apple Music in immersive Spatial Audio.
Featured Tracks and Artists:
‘Sandcastles' by BRELAND
BRELAND, known for his innovative blend of country, hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and pop, offers his unique take on “Sandcastles.” The New Jersey native, celebrated for his genre-bending sound, emphasizes the importance of artistic freedom, stating, “I think people should be able to express themselves however they want.”
‘Irreplaceable' by Brittney Spencer
Baltimore native Brittney Spencer, who released her debut album ‘My Stupid Life’ earlier this year, brings her free-spirited style to “Irreplaceable.” Spencer shares her excitement about Beyoncé’s venture into country music, noting, “When I first heard that Beyonce was making a country album, I felt…ready.”
‘II MOST WANTED' by Joy Oladokun
Joy Oladokun, the first-generation daughter of Nigerian immigrants and a proud queer Black woman, covers “II MOST WANTED.” Reflecting on the broader audience of country music, Oladokun says, “Audiences of country music are bigger than we thought, and they don’t look like we thought.”
‘Halo' by Madeline Edwards
Madeline Edwards, praised for her seamless integration of jazz, soul, gospel, and country influences, delivers a captivating rendition of “Halo.” Edwards, who has been recognized as “Riser of the Month” by Apple Music Country, expresses her pride in contributing to the rich tapestry of American music.
‘Drunk In Love' by Tanner Adell
Tanner Adell, who grew up between Manhattan Beach, California, and Star Valley, Wyoming, infuses “Drunk In Love” with her blend of country storytelling, pop vocals, and hip-hop beats. Adell describes country music as a means of sharing personal stories and family heritage.
‘1+1' by Tiera Kennedy
Tiera Kennedy, an Alabama native and host of The Tiera Show on Apple Music Country, covers “1+1” with her distinctive mix of country and R&B influences. Kennedy believes that Beyoncé has opened significant doors in the music industry, stating, “Beyonce has opened a door that’s going to be really hard to close.”
Apple Music Nashville Sessions provides artists the opportunity to perform their favorite tracks and cover songs in incredible, immersive Spatial Audio. Previous sessions have featured artists like Carrie Underwood, Diplo, Jason Isbell, Kelsea Ballerini, and Dierks Bentley, among others.
Experience the special Apple Music Nashville Sessions: Beyoncé Covered collection in Spatial Audio, exclusively on Apple Music here.
