Beyoncé has once again etched her name in the annals of music history. The powerhouse performer has shattered barriers by becoming the first Black woman to claim the coveted No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with her sensational single “Texas Hold ‘Em.” This chart-topper, released on February 13, not only dominated the country airwaves but also secured the second position on the Hot 100 chart. Surpassing the reign of Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves’ “I Remember Everything,” Beyoncé’s track earned a staggering 19.2 million streams, 4.8 million in airplay audience, and 39,000 sales in the U.S. within a short span.

Her groundbreaking achievement doesn’t end there. Beyoncé joins the ranks of country music royalty alongside Taylor Swift as the only solo female artists to debut at No. 1 on the chart. Moreover, she’s the first female artist to simultaneously top both the Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts since 1958. The significance of her feat is underscored by the exclusive company she now shares with iconic names like Morgan Wallen, Justin Bieber, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Ray Charles.

The impact of Beyoncé’s musical prowess extends beyond “Texas Hold ‘Em.” Her release of “16 Carriages” alongside the chart-topping single further solidified her influence, debuting at No. 9 on the Hot Country Songs chart and No. 38 on the Hot 100 chart. With over 10.3 million streams, 90,000 in radio airplay, and 14,000 in sales, Beyoncé’s dominance in the music industry is indisputable.

Beyoncé’s strategic release of “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” during the Super Bowl, coupled with a tantalizing teaser for her upcoming album “act ii,” sent shockwaves through the industry. Drawing inspiration from the classic western film “Paris, Texas,” Beyoncé teased fans with a captivating Instagram post, setting the stage for her highly anticipated album, slated for release on March 29.

In a world where boundaries are constantly being challenged, Beyoncé continues to redefine the norms of music, leaving an indelible mark on every genre she explores.

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Source: https://people.com/beyonce-becomes-first-black-woman-to-ever-reach-number-one-country-chart-8597663