"Radio Stations Face Backlash Over Beyoncé's Country Music Controversy"

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A US radio station initially refused to play Beyoncé's music, citing its status as a "country music station", but has now added her song "Texas Hold 'Em" to its playlist after facing accusations of racism and discrimination. The station's manager acknowledged Beyoncé as an "icon" and stated that they were unaware of her country music releases. Following a flood of requests, the station tracked down the song and recognized it as fitting within the country genre, expressing support for artists breaking genre boundaries. Beyoncé's new song has garnered millions of plays and views since its release.
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- Oklahoma country radio station relents and plays new Beyoncé song after fan backlash Salon
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