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Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to claim top spot on Billboard’s country music chart
Beyoncé is making history once again: The superstar singer became the first Black woman to top Billboard’s country music chart
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…