Entertainment: Beyoncé Tops Country Charts – Beyoncé’s recent venture into country music with her new album “Act II” has stirred up conversations and debates in the music world. Her latest track, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” has not just topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart but has also made her the first Black woman to achieve this feat. Imagine the crescendo of a catchy, feel-good melody, twangy and true that pays homage to her Texan roots.
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Beyoncé Tops Country Charts with “Texas Hold ‘Em” – A Musical Ode to Texas
This new single is the star of Beyoncé’s upcoming eighth studio album, formally named as the “Act II” of an exciting three-part project that started off with the critically acclaimed “Renaissance” album in 2022. It’s due to hit the shelves on March 29th. With this album, Beyoncé brings a refreshing wave of Country sound to her discography.
Beyoncé’s seven-stringed milestone marks a significant cultural transition for Country music, a genre that was previously perceived as exclusive. Beyoncé has successfully shattered a record set by Linda Martell over 50 years ago to become the highest-ranking Black woman in the country charts. Read Also: Major African lakes: Exploring the 7 biggest lakes in Africa
Beyoncé’s Chart Success
Besides achieving the No.1 spot on the Country chart, “Texas Hold ‘Em” has also debuted at No. 2 on the Hot 100 chart, Beyoncé’s 22nd top-ten single, reinforcing her illustrious 27-year career. Moreover, she is the first woman to top both the Country and R&B/Hip-hop charts since their inception in 1958. Beyoncé’s accomplishment places her in an exclusive club of artists such as Morgan Wallen, Justin Bieber, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Ray Charles, who have previously achieved this honor.
Overcoming Controversy
Beyoncé’s venture into Country music initially faced some backlash. But, when an Oklahoma country radio station refused to play her songs, the station manager soon corrected his error and added “Texas Hold ‘Em” to the playlist. Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, stood by her daughter’s musical exploration and emphasized Texas’s rich Black cowboy culture.
