"Beyoncé's Country Music Controversy: Radio Station Agrees to Play 'Texas Hold ’Em'"
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A fan's request for an Oklahoma radio station to play a new Beyoncé song was rejected, sparking a debate about the exclusion of Black musicians from country music. Beyoncé's upcoming country-rock album features songs with roots in the genre, but the station manager's refusal to play her music ignited a social media firestorm and reignited discussions about the place of Black artists in country music.
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- Oklahoma radio station agrees to play Beyoncé's 'Texas Hold ’Em' Los Angeles Times
- Oklahoma Radio Station Explains Why Beyoncé Song Request Was Rejected Entertainment Tonight
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