• Beyoncé made history by becoming the first Black female artist to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with her new single “Texas Hold ‘Em”
• Dolly Parton praised Beyoncé for her accomplishment and expressed excitement for her upcoming country album, Act II
• Beyoncé has achieved numerous record-breaking accomplishments, including being the first woman to top both Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and becoming the most decorated female artist in Grammy Awards history
Here is what happened:
Dolly Parton recently expressed her admiration for Beyoncé’s achievement of becoming the first Black female artist to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with her single “Texas Hold ‘Em.” Dolly, a country music icon with 25 top spots on the same chart since 1974, took to Instagram to congratulate Beyoncé on her accomplishment and express her excitement for Beyoncé’s upcoming country album, Act II. This support from Dolly comes shortly after Beyoncé announced her foray into the country genre and released her song “16 Carriages.”
Beyoncé’s success in the country music scene is just one of many milestones in her career. In addition to topping Hot Country Songs, she also became the first woman to lead both Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. This achievement adds to her long list of accolades, including being the most decorated singer and the female artist with the most wins in Grammy history. Beyoncé continues to push boundaries and break records with her musical contributions.
Alongside Beyoncé, other Black women have been making history in 2024. Keke Palmer made headlines by becoming the first Black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Game Show Host, while Victoria Monet earned a record number of Grammy nominations as an openly queer woman performer. These women, including Beyoncé, are paving the way for future generations of artists and setting new standards of excellence in the music industry.
