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Beyonce Makes History as 1st Black Woman With a No. 1 Country Song


Beyonce made history as she became the first Black woman to have a No. 1 country song with her new single 'Texas Hold 'Em'

Beyoncé debuted her new country music era when she dropped the tracks after announcing her upcoming album, Renaissance Act II, during Super Bowl LVIII earlier this month. Along with announcing Renaissance Act II during Super Bowl LVIII on February 11, Beyoncé christened her new era by releasing “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” The two country songs embodied her Houston roots […] John Shearer/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyDespite facing pushback from some country music radio stations, many of the genre’s stars and personalities have rallied around Beyoncé.

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