"Beyoncé Makes History with No. 1 Country Chart Debut"
Beyoncé makes history as the first Black woman to reach No. 1 on Billboard's country airplay chart with her single "Texas Hold ‘Em," and also debuts at No. 9 with "16 Carriages." These songs are expected to be part of her upcoming country-themed album, "act ii," set for release on March 29. Beyoncé is also the first woman to top both the Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, joining the ranks of Justin Bieber, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Ray Charles.