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One Queen to Another: Why Dolly Parton’s Co-Sign of Beyoncé’s Country Era Matters


On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we're talking about why Dolly Parton's endorsement of Beyoncé's country era is so significant.

Last week, Dolly Parton posted a message to social media congratulating Beyoncé for her first Hot Country Songs chart-topper with “Texas Hold ‘Em,” writing, “I’m a big fan of Beyoncé and very excited that she’s done a country album. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast (listen below), we’re talking about why Parton’s endorsement of Beyoncé’s country era is so significant — and so fitting. 1 on the Pop Airplay chart as “Agora Hills” hits the top of the list, while Taylor Swift surpasses a Billboard 200 record long held by The Beatles.

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