Video of Beyoncé Knowles photo "semi nude" shoot in a bath

Beyoncé Knowles is a Texas girl through and through having been brought up in the Southwestern state.

And she gathered up her lasso and put on her cowgirl hat for a sexy new photoshoot for Essence magazine.

The 29-year-old singer posed in various poses in the country-themed shoot including a near naked pose in a tin bath in the middle of a field.

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Yee-haw! Beyoncé posed seductively in a tin bath in the middle of a field for a country-themed photoshoot for Essence magazine

Relaxed, The 29-year-old singer got into the editor’s chair for the six page feature and also revealed why she took a nine-month hiatus from the music industry

The Run The World songstress looks seductively at the camera as she throws her long toned legs out the side of the tub as a white horse appears disinterested nearby.

But many of her fans are happy that the multi-platinum selling singer is back in the limelight after taking some time off.

Beyoncé gets into the editor’s chair for the six-page spread in Essence entitled Eat, Play, Love.

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The Grammy Award winning songstress shares everything from her nine-month hiatus from the music industry to learning how to just enjoy the simple things in life.

Time out, Beyoncé said she learned to enjoy the simple thins in life like picking up her nephew from school and cooking for her husband Jay-Z

Southwestern gal, Beyoncé grew up in Texas and said she has fond memories of eating friend Snickers, funnel cakes and fried turkey legs

’After the tour ended in Trinidad in late February, at last I focused on taking some time off,’ Beyoncé explained.

’I had talked about taking a vacation before, but always ended up in the studio after two weeks. This time, though, I was serious.

Cover girl, Beyoncé poses on the front of the July issue of Essence magazine

’I was going to give myself a year to do all the things I never get to do. Simple things like play with my nephew, pick him up from school, visit museums, go to concerts, see some Broadway shows, learn to cook a meal and spend time with my husband.’

Beyoncé looks stunning in other shots including showing off her enviable figure in a white swimsuit with a large cut-out revealing her flat, toned stomach.

She pairs this with bottomless chaps, a hat which covers her long blonde tresses and her signature smile.

The energetic entertainer also leans back on a horse wearing brown shorts and a see-through white blouse for another image which is captured on behind the scenes video.

Beyonce also squeezes into a tight pair of denim Daisy Dukes and poses as she’s surrounded by a group of very happy cowboys.

Talking about growing up in Texas and going to events like the rodeo, which inspired her recent shoot, Beyoncé said that she has fond memories of that time.

’It was like the biggest family picnic; there was laughter and music everywhere and everyone dressed in their Texas finest. I love watching all the people. We’d eat fried Snickers, funnel cakes, and fried turkey legs; the smell was the best mixture of spicy and sweet,’ she shared about her fattening treats.

Beyoncé also opened up about her mother Tina Knowles who serves as her stylist, business partner and best friend.

’She was my first example of what a powerful woman is,’ the confesses ’mommy’s girl’ said.

’She shaped my thinking not so much by what she said, but what she did. My mother taught me the principles of hard work, setting my own goals and visualizing my future,’ the Destiny’s Child founder gushed.

Looking hot! The Run The World songstress showed off her toned body in a white cut-out swimsuit and bottomless chaps

While taking time out she visited the pyramids which she said was a life-changing experience.

’Egypt was the best. When I visited the pyramids, I had an experience I’ll never forget.

’I started singing Ava Maria inside the pyramid. The depth of the tomb was incredible. I’ve never heard acoustics so clear. My voice sounded so pure. It was inconceivable. I could have stayed in there forever.’

But she is set to perform on a totally different stage, and again experience something she has never before - legendary British festival Glastonbury.

Independent woman! Beyoncé flaunts her long legs in a sexy pose in an image to promote her new album 5 which is released on June 28

I Am...! Beyoncé looks at herself in the mirror while wearing a very low cut outfit in a publicity still

However, Beyoncé said she would never have risked headlining had her rapper husband of three years, Jay-Z, not blazed the trail in 2008.

The Bootylicious star says she is ’nervous’ about playing to more than 100,000 people - her largest ever British audience - on June 26 but she feels ready to take the risk.

When Jay-Z headlined the festival three years ago, Noel Gallagher said having a hip hop artist at the event was ’wrong’, but the rapper’s performance was widely hailed as a ’triumph’.

Sizzling! Beyonce cools herself down while posing in a daring aqua dress with a thigh high split

She said: ’I would have never thought about doing Glastonbury if I wasn’t there the night that he played. I am nervous. But right now, this part of my life is all about embracing change and going to the next level, taking risks and showing my bravery.’

Beyoncé’s new album 4 is due to be released on June 28 but it has already been leaked in its entirety online.

The performer was not happy about her songs being out on the internet so early but says she is happy that people are liking what they hear.

Riding high, The Bootylicious star showed off her legs while posing by a ranch

Chowing down, Beyonce cuts into some food showing she has a hearty appetite

’My music was leaked and while this is not how I wanted to present my new songs, I appreciate the positive response from my fans,’ Beyoncé said.

Tracks including collaborations with Andre 3000 and Kanye have given fans an early insight into her new tunes which is her first since her hit album I Am... Sasha Fierce which was released in 2008.

The full Dazed & Confused interview appears in the July issue and for more on Beyoncé’s editorial visit