Beyoncé Makes History as First Black Woman to Top Billboard Hot 100 with Country Hit

Beyoncé has once again rewritten the record books by achieving her ninth #1 hit on the coveted Billboard Hot 100 list with her latest release, “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM.”

The song joins Beyoncé’s long catalog of chart-topping successes, including “Crazy In Love,” “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It),” and “Irreplaceable.” With this latest achievement, Beyoncé has spent an amazing 45 weeks at the top of the Hot 100 chart, cementing her place as one of the most influential artists of our time.

What makes this accomplishment even more remarkable is that Beyoncé is the first Black woman in history to have a #1 single on the Hot 100 with a country tune. “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” not only highlights Beyoncé’s versatility as an artist, but it also breaks down barriers and opens the road for greater representation in the music industry.

However, Beyoncé’s achievement with “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” doesn’t end there. The song has gained popularity in a variety of musical genres and is the first in history to concurrently chart on the US Pop, Hot AC, AC, Country, Rhythmic, Urban, Urban AC (R&B), and Triple A (Mediabase) charts. This remarkable accomplishment demonstrates Beyoncé’s capacity to break down barriers and connect with a wide range of people.

With her new single “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM,” Beyoncé is redefining what it means to be a worldwide music giant and pushing the boundaries. Beyoncé is still at the top of the music industry, showing no signs of slowing down after leaving her mark in the analog era, leading the way in the digital period, and now ruling the streaming era. She is still enthralling and inspiring audiences around the globe 27 years into her career, solidifying her status as a real innovator in music history.