"Beyoncé Makes History as First Black Woman to Top Billboard Country Chart"

Dolly Parton congratulates Beyoncé on her historic No. 1 spot on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, praising her for the achievement and expressing excitement for Beyoncé's upcoming country album. While some artists applauded Parton for championing Beyoncé, not all fans embraced Beyoncé's venture into country music, with some claiming her music doesn't fit within the genre. A Kentucky radio station initially stated they do not play Beyoncé, but later added her country singles to their playlist after a tweet about the rejection went viral.