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Beyoncé's 'Texas Hold 'Em' Dominates Billboard Hot 100 and Country Charts

The song stirs debate over genre boundaries while marking historic achievements for the artist.

  • Beyoncé's 'Texas Hold 'Em' tops the Billboard Hot 100, marking her first No. 1 on the Country Streaming Songs chart.
  • The song's success sparks debate over its country credentials, but gains support from industry icons like Dolly Parton.
  • 'Texas Hold 'Em' becomes the first song by a Black woman to top the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
  • Kevin Bacon covers 'Texas Hold 'Em' in a show of solidarity, sparking further discussion online.
  • The song's chart-topping success in both the U.S. and U.K. underscores Beyoncé's continued impact across genres.
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