Beyoncé's album, Cowboy Carter, topped country music charts, making her the first Black woman to achieve this. While she claims it's not a country album, it celebrates Black women in country music and other American genres. The album's significance and origins are discussed, referencing Beyoncé's 2016 CMA performance.
Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album topped country music charts, a first for a Black woman.
The album is a blend of various American music genres.
Beyoncé's 2016 CMA performance is a key background event.
Beyonce says she’s always been country. Now, with "Cowboy Carter," she’s nominated for 11 Grammys and the first Black woman to top country music charts. How Beyonce fits into the long history of Black women in country music.