“Cowboy Carter” and Glade’s New Fragrances Are Modernizing Americana

Glade recently released its new Americana Collection, and it couldn’t have come at a better time—not just for summer barbecues, but also for a cultural event hosted by Queen Bey.

While Glade’s most recent candle collection is hitting stores (only at Walmart) with the same goal of reclaiming the classics, remixing the tradition, and bringing Americana into 2025, Beyoncé’s chart-topping song “Cowboy Carter” redefines what it means to be country by fusing Southern roots with unapologetic Black pride.

Beyoncé’s Summertime Soundtrack Meets Glade’s Fragrances

The three fragrances from Glade—Beach Life, Summer Pops, and Berries & Cream—evoke the spirit of bygone eras. Imagine picnics with lots of berries, beach days with lots of sun, and the first taste of a popsicle that melts too quickly.

However, Glade’s collection isn’t stuck in the past because it’s founded in nostalgia with a twist, much like “Cowboy Carter”‘s rough yet glamorous reinvention of country music.

In “Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé is rewriting the soundtrack in addition to singing about the South. Songs like “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “Blackbiird” pay tribute to tradition while boldly extending the scope of who can be included in the American narrative.

Glade, on the other hand, uses inclusive, sensory storytelling to evoke the same summertime memories. Every smell of sea salt or red, white, and blue popsicles seems like a soft-focus recollection that anybody can enjoy.

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Imagine “Cowboy Carter” playing over the speakers as candles flicker with Beach Life. Under string lights, guests are enjoying lemonade. It’s a cultural reset, not just a BBQ.

Beyoncé and Glade may have broken the code in a world where artists and corporations are vying for relevance by reminding us that Americana isn’t limited to a single sound, scent, or style. We are all entitled to it.

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Influencers are joining the Glade trend as well.

Fans were enamored with Alexis Gonzalez’s last Reel, which used the Summer Pops smell. Gonzalez is a TikTok and Instagram celebrity who is well-known for her cozy-chic lifestyle content and A+ product recommendations.

“As soon as I saw the Glade Americana Inspired collection box, summer nostalgia was already hitting me!” the caption read. “I was eager to sample the aroma of Summer Pops! The whole house is filled with summery memories of the boys and I blowing fireworks, grilling outside, and eating popsicles on the patio.

New Glade Summer Fragrances Are Promoted by Influencers

It wasn’t just Alexis who pushed the new Glade fragrances. “These scents take me back to the simple joys of home – backyard barbecues, road trips, and lazy poolside days,” DIY and low-budget designer Swetha wrote on Instagram.

She continued, “Each fragrance feels like a warm embrace, bringing a little piece of those cherished moments into my living room.”

Fans were quickly anticipating a summer full with nostalgia. “Summer nostalgic vibes,” a user said.

“The scent of beach life is pleasant! Another said, “I love them all!” after buying the fragrance.

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