Beyonce has revealed plans to record an album of country music, according to reports. Knowles was reportedly so pleased with her performance alongside country band Sugarland at the American Music Awards that she plans to ditch her traditional R’n'B style on her new LP. The singer sang a re-worked version of her hit ‘Irreplaceable’ at the award ceremony at the weekend. And she has reportedly enlisted the help of award winning singer/songwriter Amanda Ghost - the creative force behind James Blunt’s hit ‘You’re Beautiful’ - for the project.

A source close to the popstar has been quoted as saying: ‘Beyonce wants to try something completely different. She is a big fan of country music and thought that would be an interesting and exciting way to go. She contacted Amanda early this week and she is going over to work with her on it. She also tested the waters at the American Music Awards last weekend and she is up for it.’