Beyoncé Makes History as “Texas Hold ’Em” Tops Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart

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One of Beyoncé’s new songs, “Texas Hold ’Em,” has landed at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, Billboard reports. She is now the first Black woman to ever hold the spot, Variety notes. The […]

How Donna Summer made black female history on country charts before Beyoncé

How Donna Summer made black female history on country charts before Beyoncé

Yes, Beyoncé made history this week by becoming the first black woman to go No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs with her bluessgrassy bop “Texas Hold ’Em.” But, in the last week of […]

Dolly Parton Congratulates Beyoncé Hitting #1 on Billboard Country Chart

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Much has been made about Beyoncé pivoting into country music — good and bad — but the Queen of Country just weighed in … and Dolly Parton‘s welcoming her with open arms. The legendary singer […]

Beyonce first black woman with No. 1 country song for ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’

Beyonce first black woman with No. 1 country song for 'Texas Hold 'Em'

She’s ready for “Act II.” Beyoncé has officially become the first black woman to secure the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs with her track “Texas Hold ’Em.” The achievement was announced Tuesday […]

Beyoncé Makes Country Chart History with “Texas Hold ‘Em”

Beyoncé Makes Country Chart History with "Texas Hold 'Em"

Go ahead and add another record to Beyoncé’s laundry list of accolades, as “Texas Hold ‘Em” has debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, making her the first Black woman to do […]

Maren Morris Applauds Beyoncé’s Return to Country Music: ‘Such a Statement’

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“I feel like she’s always been genre-less, but I think the leaning into country elements and sort of reclaiming country music back to Black people because they created the genre is such a statement,” ‘The […]

What Beyoncé’s new songs may mean for Black women in country : NPR

What Beyoncé's new songs may mean for Black women in country : NPR

The cover photo from “Texas Hold ‘Em,” one of two new country singles by Beyoncé that debuted during Super Bowl LVIII. Courtesy of the artist hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of the artist The cover […]

Country Music Station Accused of Racism for Not Playing Beyoncé

Country Music Station Accused of Racism for Not Playing Beyoncé

Country songs get played on country radio—that seems like a simple enough rule to follow. But after Beyoncé released two new country songs on Feb. 11, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” a fan of […]

Beyonce’s BeyHive Mistakenly Attacks Country Music Radio

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Getty Image / James Devaney / GC Images Beyonce‘s BeyHive, her army of fans, was out in full force falsely accusing Oklahoma’s 100.1 KYKC Country Music radio station of ‘blatant racism’ for not playing Beyonce’s […]

A radio station is playing Beyoncé’s country song after claims of discrimination : NPR

A radio station is playing Beyoncé's country song after claims of discrimination : NPR

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A radio station is playing Beyoncé’s country song after claims of discrimination : NPR

A radio station is playing Beyoncé's country song after claims of discrimination : NPR

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are seen in the audience during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP hide caption toggle caption Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Beyoncé and Jay-Z […]

Beyoncé Producer Killah B Teases Possible Country Collab with Taylor Swift

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Beyoncé‘s keeping the surprises coming with her dive into country music — that’s according to Killah B, who produced and co-wrote her new track, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” and hints something huge is on the horizon. […]

Azealia Banks Slams Beyoncé”s Venture Into Country Music

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In Beyoncé’s Super LVIII commercial, she set out to crash the internet, and that she did. Immediately following the ad’s airing, she unveiled two new singles, “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em.” The releases kicked […]

Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em,’ ’16 Carriages’ country album: review

Beyoncé's 'Texas Hold 'Em,' '16 Carriages' country album: review

Beyoncé is entering her Cowgirl Era. If you thought that Bey was just randomly rocking cowboy hats all of a sudden — from the promo pics for her “Renaissance” album, tour and merch to the […]