Beyonce's "Texas Hold 'Em" Takes Country Radio By Storm, Dividing Fans Everywhere

From Jelly Roll to Lana Del Rey, country music is attempting to have room for everyone. According to country radio, there's DEFINITELY space for Queen Bey.

by Gabbi Calvert - Feb 20 2024
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Beyoncé, the queen herself, is shaking up the country scene with her latest masterpiece, "Texas Hold' Em." Despite the initial uproar from some country fans, the support from stars like Lainey Wilson is shining through. The country realm has already seen the crossover success of Jelly Roll, a rapper turned mega country star, paving the way for diverse influences. 

Beyoncé has seen support from country music before, and the queen has returned to take the throne officially. Interestingly, Lana Del Rey is gearing up for her country LP Lasso without facing the same scrutiny as Beyoncé.

The singer-songwriter told Billboard,"If you can't already tell by our award winners and our performers, the music business is going country. We're going country. It's happening," the singer-songwriter said from the stage. "That's why Jack [Antonoff] has followed me to Muscle Shoals, Nashville, Mississippi, over the last four years."

Fan Of View is that Del Rey is correct – the music business seems to be swinging back to rootsy, feel-good music, and we're here for it. 

You can hear “Country’s Cool Again” singer Wilson’s support in an interview with EXTRA below:

In a bold move, Sony Nashville officially unleashed "Texas Hold' Em" to country radio on Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 20), marking a significant shift in the radio landscape. Previously exploring country vibes in "Daddy Lessons" from LemonadeBeyoncé's daring spirit now embraces the country airwaves with the same confidence. As part of the upcoming Act II on March 29, these country-infused tracks will leave an indelible mark. 

Beyoncé is no stranger to country music, being from Texas and collaborating with some of country's biggest stars, including The Chicks at the 50th CMA Awards on her single "Daddy Lessons."

Country radio, often cautious about non-traditional entries, is adjusting its playlist with the official promotion of Beyoncé's latest tunes. Audacy's VP of programming/format captain, Tim Roberts, sees this as a natural fit for Beyoncé, given her Houston roots and previous flirtation with country in "Daddy Lessons."

"I think it's a good record, and country is so popular right now, it's great that she wants to be here," he said. "Just like we do with any song on our playlist, now the listeners will decide." 

The anticipation is building, and we can't wait to witness the magic Beyoncé brings to the country music landscape on March 29. Let us know your Fan Of View by leaving a comment below. 

Photo Credit: @beyonce on Instagram.

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