Beyonce continues to lean into her Texan roots as she models suede chaps while swinging a lasso – after Lily Allen became latest star to join backlash over country album

She has drawn criticism for choosing to make a country album so soon after becoming well-known as an R&B singer.

Nevertheless, Beyoncé defied her detractors with her most recent photo session for W Magazine, playing up her Texan heritage by looking like a cowgirl.

The 42-year-old singer of If I Were a Boy looked amazing in the spread, showcasing her toned thighs with a pair of suede chaps.

Her long blonde extensions peeked out behind her, hiding her face behind a cowboy hat and brown bandanna.

The mother of three swung a lasso and posed like a pro.

Beyonce continued to lean into her Texan roots with her latest shoot for W Magazine as she modelled suede chaps and a cowboy hat while swinging a lasso

Beyoncé flaunted her amazing physique in a black bodice-layered lace dress and a jeweled cowboy hat in yet another eye-catching photo.

Beyoncé flaunted her amazing physique in a black bodice-layered lace dress and a jeweled cowboy hat in yet another eye-catching photo.

She adopted Western attire for the photo session, layering a leather poncho over a frilled playsuit.

The stunning photos were taken shortly after Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album was criticized by Lily Allen, who called it “calculated.”

The 38-year-old London native and co-host Miquita Oliver, 39, explored the American superstar’s venture into a new genre on their BBC Sounds podcast Miss Me? on Thursday.

The singer of Air Balloon claimed that she thought Beyoncé’s move into country music was “calculated,” citing her husband Jay-Z’s criticism of the Grammy Awards organizers for never giving her the Best Album prize.

“I believe it’s very planned,” the Fear singer remarked. “I think that Jay-Z’s Grammy Award speech was a component of this campaign.”

“She was wearing the blonde wig and a cowboy hat before the album had even been released or announced.”

In an ultimately successful attempt to “challenge the institution,” Lily continued, pointing out that Beyoncé “is the most played woman on country music.”

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She also modelled a leather poncho over a ruffled playsuit as she embraced Western fashion for the photoshoot

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She showcased her curves in an all-white look, layering a caped top over a fringe hemmed maxi skirt and of course donning a cowboy hat to match

Beyoncé flaunted her amazing physique in a black bodice-layered lace dress and a jeweled cowboy hat in yet another eye-catching photo.

Beyoncé flaunted her amazing physique in a black bodice-layered lace dress and a jeweled cowboy hat in yet another eye-catching photo.

She adopted Western attire for the photo session, layering a leather poncho over a frilled playsuit.

The stunning photos were taken shortly after Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album was criticized by Lily Allen, who called it “calculated.”

The 38-year-old London native and co-host Miquita Oliver, 39, explored the American superstar’s venture into a new genre on their BBC Sounds podcast Miss Me? on Thursday.

The singer of Air Balloon claimed that she thought Beyoncé’s move into country music was “calculated,” citing her husband Jay-Z’s criticism of the Grammy Awards organizers for never giving her the Best Album prize.

“I believe it’s very planned,” the Fear singer remarked. “I think that Jay-Z’s Grammy Award speech was a component of this campaign.”

“She was wearing the blonde wig and a cowboy hat before the album had even been released or announced.”

In an ultimately successful attempt to “challenge the institution,” Lily continued, pointing out that Beyoncé “is the most played woman on country music.”

Earlier this week Lily Allen became the latest star to criticise Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album, calling it ‘calculated’

It took more than five years to create this record. It all started with an encounter I had years ago when I didn’t feel welcome.and it was obvious that I wasn’t,’ Beyoncé captioned the photo.

But as a result of that encounter, I researched our extensive musical library and dug deeper into the history of country music. It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world, while also amplifying the voices of some of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating on our musical history.’

She added: ‘The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me. Act II is the outcome of my self-challenges, in which I took my time bending and combining genres to produce this body of work.

Beyoncé teased: ‘I have a few surprises on the album, and have collaborated with some brilliant artists who I deeply respect. I hope that you can hear my heart and soul, and all the love and passion that I poured into every detail and every sound.’

“I approached this album as a follow-up to RENAISSANCE.”I hope this music is an experience, creating another journey where you can close your eyes, start from the beginning and never stop.’

In conclusion, she wrote: ‘This ain’t a Country album. This is a “Beyoncé” album. This is act ii COWBOY CARTER, and I am proud to share it with y’all!’

Beyoncé, who grew up in Houston, made her first foray into the genre with a country-tinged song called Daddy Issues on her 2016 album Lemonade.

sLast month, Beyoncé unveiled the cover for her hotly anticipated country album Cowboy Carter – while addressing the backlash she received for entering the genre