"Controversy Over Beyoncé's Country Song Sparks Radio Station Debate"

TL;DR
After initially refusing to play Beyoncé's new country single "Texas Hold 'Em," an Oklahoma-based radio station has now started playing the song following a backlash from fans. The station's decision sparked criticism from the "Beyhive," prompting them to make additional requests for the song. The station later explained that they didn't have access to the song initially and cited the need for it to chart higher before adding it. This incident echoes a similar backlash in 2019 when Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" was initially removed from the country chart despite its popularity.
- A radio station is now playing Beyoncé's country song after an outcry from fans NPR
- Oklahoma country station explains why it turned down a fan's Beyoncé song request Tennessean
- Country Music Stations Already Refusing to Play Beyoncé's Country Songs Complex
- Oklahoma country station won’t play new Beyoncé song — here’s why New York Post
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