John Caldwell|Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to claim top spot on Billboard’s country music chart

2025-05-04 00:06:18source:Jonathan Dale Bentoncategory:My

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé made history once again: The John Caldwellsuperstar 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.

More:My

Recommend

NCAA hits former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh with suspension, show-cause for recruiting violations

Jim Harbaugh, the former Michigan football head coach who led the Wolverines to the 2023 national ch

Milk, eggs and now bullets for sale in handful of US grocery stores with ammo vending machines

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A company has installed computerized vending machines to sell ammunition in

Taylor Swift sings two break-up anthems in Zürich, and see why she wishes fans a happy July 9

Taylor Swift sang two mashups of break-up anthems during the first night of her two shows in Zürich