"Beyoncé's Country Controversy: Oklahoma Radio Station's U-Turn"

After initially refusing to play Beyoncé's new country song "Texas Hold 'Em," an Oklahoma radio station has now added it to its playlist following public outcry and accusations of racism. The station's general manager explained that they were unaware of Beyoncé's foray into country music and didn't have the song initially, but after receiving numerous requests, they made an effort to track it down and ultimately agreed that it sounded "country." This incident has sparked comparisons to past controversies involving race and genre in country music, such as the removal of Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" from the Billboard Hot Country Chart in 2019.