Beyoncé brings new audience to country music and highlights the genre’s Black roots

Amna Nawaz:

This week, Beyonce continued her reign at the top of the country charts.

Last week, she became the first Black woman to hit number one with her banjo-infused bop “Texas Hold ‘Em.” The song has brought a new audience to the genre and reminded music fans of country music’s deep African and African American roots.

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