Beyoncé’s Country-Influenced Songs Reach the Top
In a groundbreaking achievement, music icon Beyoncé has become the first Black woman ever to reach the number one position on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. The Houston native recently debuted two country-infused tracks from her upcoming album, solidifying her position as a dynamic artist capable of excelling in various genres.
The Chart-Topping Songs
Among the two catchy tracks, it is her banjo-heavy song “Texas Hold ‘Em” that holds the coveted number one position on the Hot Country Songs chart. The track “16 Carriages” also finds a place on the chart, ranking at a respectable number nine. According to Billboard, the songs received an astonishing amount of airplay during their first week of release, a testament to their instant popularity.