"Beyoncé's Influence on Black Female Country Singers and the Genre's Roots"
Beyoncé's banjo-infused country song "Texas Hold 'Em" has made her the first Black woman to top the country charts, bringing a new audience to the genre and highlighting its deep African and African American roots. The song has inspired TikTok creators to embrace country music, sparking creativity and challenging people to move to music they typically wouldn't. Despite some backlash, Beyoncé's foray into country music is seen as a tribute to the genre's Black trailblazers and has opened doors for greater genre diversity.