"Country Radio Station Faces Backlash Over Beyoncé Song Controversy"
TL;DR
Beyoncé fans criticized an Oklahoma country music radio station, KYKC, for initially refusing to play her new country song "Texas Hold Em," calling it racist. The station's general manager clarified that it was a misunderstanding and that they now play the song after obtaining a copy. Beyoncé's upcoming album "Renaissance Act II" seems to have a country music influence, and she previously dabbled in the genre with "Daddy Lessons" in 2016.
- Country music station defends itself from charges of 'blatant racism' in controversy over Beyoncé song Fox News
- Oklahoma radio station now playing Beyoncé's new country song after outcry CBS News
- Oklahoma country radio station relents and plays new Beyoncé song after fan backlash Salon
- Beyonce's new music is sparking conversations in the country music world Good Morning America
- Country Radio Has Been Slow to Play Beyoncé’s New Music, But That Doesn’t Mean It Won’t Billboard
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