"Country Radio Station Faces Backlash for Delay in Playing Beyoncé's New Songs"

After a fan's request for Beyoncé's new country singles to be played on Oklahoma country station KYKC was initially denied, the station later added the songs to their rotation following a viral outcry from the Beyhive. The station's general manager, who has since been removed, cited Beyoncé not being a "country artist" as the reason for the initial refusal. The singles, "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages," were withheld from country radio stations by Sony Music until recently, sparking discussions about the treatment of Black artists in the country music industry.