Beyonce was spotted leaving the Luar fashion show at 154 Scott in Brooklyn during New York Fashion Week on February 13, 2024. The superstar singer-songwriter is making a bold move into country music, a genre that has historically excluded women of color. Her foray into country music, which was announced during a Super Bowl ad in mid-February and will be accompanied by a new album, is not only broadening the industry’s listenership but also boosting streaming numbers for songs by other Black female country artists.
For example, country star Tanner Adell, a Black artist, experienced a 305% surge in U.S. streams for her track ”Buckle Bunny” during the first week of March, according to Spotify data. Another song by Adell, “Trailer Park Barbie,” saw a 130% increase in streams. Similarly, other Black female country artists like Mickey Guyton are also benefiting from this trend.
This move by Beyonce is not only breaking barriers but also shining a spotlight on the talent of Black female artists in the country music genre. It’s a significant moment for the industry and for music fans everywhere.
2024-03-16 07:00:01
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