Beyonce she became the first black woman to top the chart Billboard’s Hot Country Songssince her song “Texas Hold ‘Em” debuted at No.1.

In a genre whose relationship with black artists has often proved controversial, the track marked one of several historic achievements when the weekly chart rankings were updated on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

“Texas Hold ‘Em” — released alongside “16 Carriages” in a surprise album announcement during the Super Bowl — marks Beyonce’s first time topping the country charts.

It also made her the second solo artist to debut at No. 1, following Taylor Swift with reruns of “Love Story” and “All Too Well” in 2021.

Beyonce she is also the first woman to top both Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hip Songs since the charts began in 1958. Justin Bieber, Billy Ray Cyrus, Ray Charles and Morgan Wallen are the only artists to have topped both charts.

The Texas Hold’Emreleased on February 11, aired 19.2 million times, according to entertainment data company Luminate. Both songs will appear on the second part of Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’ trilogy, which will be released on March 29.