Beyoncé hailed as first black woman to top country chart
The Guardian|February 22, 2024
Beyoncé has become the first black woman to top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, following her track Texas Hold 'Em debuting at No 1.
Michael Sun
Beyoncé hailed as first black woman to top country chart

In a genre whose relationship to black artists has often proved controversial, the track marked one of several historical achievements when the weekly chart rankings were published on Tuesday.

Texas Hold'Em, released simultaneously with the single 16 Carriages in a surprise album announcement during the Super Bowl, marks Beyoncé's first time topping these charts.

It has also made her the second solo female artist (with no accompanying featured artists) to debut at No 1 after Taylor Swift achieved the position in 2021 with her re-recordings of Love Story and All Too Well.

Beyoncé is also the first woman to top both the Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts since the lists began in 1958. Justin Bieber, Billy Ray Cyrus, Ray Charles and Morgan Wallen are the only other artists who have led both charts.

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