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Beyoncé Created a Country Radio Reckoning on The Viral List

We’re rounding up the most viral moments of the week…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team

Feb 16 2024
North America

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Beyoncé’s new country album is already causing controversy The intersection of country music and Beyoncé has sparked viral conversation, highlighting the complexities of genre classification and young consumer demand. Beyoncé unexpectedly dropped two new songs (“Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages”) in the middle of the Super Bowl, and they were quick to top the charts—but country radio executives refused to play them. The controversy ignited when U.S. radio station KYKC-FM faced backlash for initially refusing to play Bey’s new hit. The station, known for its focus on country music, received a request from a listener to play the song...