Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to claim top spot on Billboard's country music chart
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'Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” are expected to be featured on her upcoming country-themed album
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé made history once again: The superstar singer has become the first Black woman to top Billboard’s country music chart.
The Grammy winner achieved the feat after her new single “Texas Hold ‘Em” reached No 1 on the country airplay chart this week. She dropped the song on Feb 11 — during the Super Bowl — along with her other single “16 Carriages”, which debuted at No 9 on the same chart.
Both songs are expected to be featured on Beyoncé's upcoming country-themed album, which is referred to as “act ii,” on March 29. It’s a follow-up offering to her 2022 album “Renaissance,” which is frequently referred to as “Act I: Renaissance.”
Beyoncé announced the full-length new album after a Verizon commercial she starred in aired during the Super Bowl this month.
Beyoncé is also the first woman to claim the top spot on the Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts since both began in 1958, according to Billboard. The only other acts who have topped both include Justin Bieber, Billy Ray Cyrus and Ray Charles.
