Beyoncé released a remix of her hit single “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” from her album COWBOY CARTER at midnight on April 4. The new version, titled “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM (PONY UP REMIX),” features fresh energy and new lyrics, with Beyoncé singing: “Woke up this morning, my heart keeps racing/ Straight to the bottom, we all need salvation/ Need you to end this drought, take me downtown.”
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The remix has already received positive reviews, with fans praising Beyoncé’s powerful vocals and the new direction of the song. One fan wrote on Twitter, “Beyoncé is singing her freakin’ face off on this remix,” while another shared, “Beyoncé made this remix for NOLA Hive since we won the mute challenge.”
The release of the remix coincided with the launch of a cryptic website, beencountry.com, which features childhood and contemporary images of the musician and hints at the roots of her COWBOY CARTER persona. The website has sparked speculation among fans about a possible tour announcement.
COWBOY CARTER, which was released on March 29, includes contributions from Tanner Adell, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Linda Martell, Shaboozey, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, and more. The album has already broken Spotify’s record for the most-streamed LP in a single day of this year.
Overall, the release of the “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM (PONY UP REMIX)” and the launch of the cryptic website have generated excitement among Beyoncé’s fans and have further solidified her status as a musical icon.