Celebrity (usartical) Interroduction: Country music legend Dolly Parton toasted Beyoncé’s historic debut at the top of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs list.
Parton celebrated the achievement on social media after Beyoncé’s hit song “Texas Hold ‘Em” became popular, making the singer the first Black woman to have a number-one song on the Billboard Hot Country chart.
“I’m a big fan of Beyoncé and very excited that she’s done a country album,” the writer stated. Congratulations, then, on your number one single on Billboard Hot Country. I’m eager to hear the entire album. Other celebrities, such as Brittney Spencer, Morgane Stapleton, and Queen Latifah, praised Parton in the comments section for supporting Beyoncé.
During the 2024 Super Bowl, Beyoncé unexpectedly released the songs “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” to promote her upcoming country album, Act II, which is set to drop on March 29. Of the two, “Texas Hold ‘Em” swiftly won over the hearts of the public, while “16 Carriages” peaked at number nine on the chart.
Not all country music lovers, meanwhile, were pleased with her foray into the genre.
Social media was used by some country music fans to argue that the 32-time Grammy winner’s music isn’t appropriate for the genre. Furthermore, on February 13, a resident of Kentucky posted a screenshot of an email they got from their local country radio station on X. The general manager of South Central Oklahoma Radio Enterprises, which is in charge of KYKC, told CBS News that both of Beyoncé’s country tracks were added to KYKC’s playlist and playlists from two other stations under the company’s supervision after the tweet went viral.
Tune in tonight to my special, “Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala” at 9/8c on @CBS and @paramountplus! You’re in for a treat 💕 #DollysPetGala pic.twitter.com/kTLz9y5sY9
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) February 21, 2024
FAQs on Dolly Parton Celebrating Beyoncé’s Historic Billboard Hot Country Hit
- Which other celebrities joined Dolly Parton in praising Beyoncé for her accomplishment?
- Celebrities like Brittney Spencer, Morgane Stapleton, and Queen Latifah expressed their support for Dolly Parton’s celebration of Beyoncé’s historic achievement in the comments section.
- When did Beyoncé release her country songs, and what was the purpose behind their release?
- Beyoncé released the songs “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” during the 2024 Super Bowl to promote her upcoming country album, Act II.
- How did the public respond to Beyoncé’s country songs, and which track performed exceptionally well on the charts?
- “Texas Hold ‘Em” quickly gained popularity and won the hearts of the public, while the second released song, “16 Carriages,” peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot Country chart.
- Was Beyoncé’s transition into country music universally embraced by country music fans?
- Not all country music enthusiasts were pleased with Beyoncé’s foray into the genre
- How did a resident of Kentucky bring attention to Beyoncé’s country tracks?
- On February 13, a resident of Kentucky posted a screenshot of an email they received from their local country radio station. This post gained attention, and both of Beyoncé’s country tracks were added to KYKC’s playlist and playlists from two other stations under the company’s supervision after the tweet went viral.
- How did the general manager of South Central Oklahoma Radio Enterprises respond to the controversy?
- The general manager acknowledged that Beyoncé’s country tracks were added to KYKC’s playlist and other stations under their supervision after the viral tweet.