LOS ANGELES. Beyoncé has once again etched her name in the annals of music history, emerging as the first Black woman to claim the top spot on Billboard’s country music chart.
The Grammy-winning artist achieved this groundbreaking feat with her latest single, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” soaring to No. 1 on the country airplay chart this week. Released on February 11, coinciding with the Super Bowl, the track is accompanied by another single, “16 Carriages,” which made its debut at No. 9 on the same chart.
Both songs are slated to be included in Beyoncé’s upcoming country-themed album, known as “act ii,” scheduled for release on March 29. This album serves as a follow-up to her 2022 release, “Renaissance,” often referred to as “Act I: Renaissance.”
The announcement of the forthcoming album came following the airing of a Verizon commercial during this month’s Super Bowl, in which Beyoncé starred.
In addition to this milestone, Beyoncé has also become the first woman to secure the top position on both the Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts since their inception in 1958, according to Billboard. Prior to her, only Justin Bieber, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Ray Charles have achieved this dual distinction.
Beyoncé’s ascent to the summit of the country music chart underscores her unparalleled influence and versatility in the music industry, solidifying her status as a trailblazer across genres.
Paraluman P. Funtanilla
Paraluman P. Funtanilla is Tutubi News Magazine's Marketing Specialist and is a Contributing Editor. She finished her degree in Communication Arts in De La Salle Lipa. She has worked as a Digital Marketer for start-up businesses and small business spaces for the past two years. She has earned certificates from Coursera on Brand Management: Aligning Business Brand and Behavior and Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content. She also worked with Asia Express Romania TV Show.
