Beyoncé became the first Black female artist to top the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. But she was notably absent from this year’s Country Music Association Awards nominations. Share This Article
NPR’s A Martinez speaks to author and scholar Janell Hobson about the symbolism of the American flag on the cover of Beyonce’s new album, which has been divisive among some fans. Share This Article
NPR’s Leila Fadel talks to Francesca Royster, author of Black Country Music: Listening for Revolutions, about how Black artists have contributed to country music and the barriers they’ve faced. Share This Article