Taste of Country

Here Are the New Lyrics to Beyonce, ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’

Beyoncé just revealed new lyrics to her hit song "Texas Hold 'Em." The chart-topping song from Cowboy Carter now features a "Pony Up Remix" that finds the singer leaning into Southern imagery, ...
Bustle

Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” Pays Homage To Her Southern Roots

To the surprise of the Hive, Beyoncé announced a new album during a Verizon commercial on Feb. 11, and dropped not one, but two songs during the Super Bowl, “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em.” The ...
The Grio

Is Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ a country song?

OPINION: Some country music fans are mad about Beyoncé's new song, claiming it isn't "country." Let's look at all the ways "Texas Hold 'Em" is a country song. “Texas Hold ‘Em” begins with banjo ...
NPR

Beyoncé releases two new songs during the Super Bowl, teasing more to come

Beyoncé teased, announced and dropped new music in the span of less than an hour during Sunday's Super Bowl. "Okay, they ready! Drop the new music," Beyoncé says in the final seconds of a Verizon ...
New York Post

Beyoncé makes history as first black woman with No. 1 country song thanks to ‘Texas Hold ’Em’

Beyoncé has officially become the first black woman to secure the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs with her track “Texas Hold ’Em.” The achievement was announced Tuesday by Billboard, which ...
Rolling Stone

Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ Is the Most Added Song on Country Radio

When Beyoncé released “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” last week, fans and insiders wondered if country songs from a Black pop star would get a cosign from the industry’s great gatekeeper, country ...