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Beyoncé has made history by becoming the first Black woman to top the Billboard country albums chart with her latest album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter.”
The album also reached No. 1 on the all-genres Billboard 200, marking her eighth No. 1 album.
With 407,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in its first week, Beyoncé’s success challenges stereotypes associated with country music and highlights her impact on the genre.
Her exploration of country music began with the release of hybrid country songs and culminated in the groundbreaking success of “Cowboy Carter.”
Beyoncé’s achievements in country music, including topping the country airplay chart, solidify her place as a trailblazer in the industry.
