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An Oklahoma radio station refused to play Beyoncé's new country single until fans fought back. Here's why the country music industry keeps excluding the singer.

They reversed the decision after Beyoncé's fans complained that it's a country song. Here's what to know about Beyoncé's challenges with being recognized by the country music industry. Beyoncé may be ...
WVXU

Beyoncé is getting played on country radio. Could her success help other Black women?

When an employee of the KYKC, a country music radio station based in a small southern Oklahoma town, hit send on an email earlier this week responding to a listener's request to hear a new song, they ...
The New York Times

Does Country Radio’s Treehouse Have Room for Beyoncé?

The pop superstar’s new album, “Cowboy Carter,” could be a litmus test for a format that’s long been inhospitable to women and Black artists. By Ben Sisario When Beyoncé dropped two songs during the ...
Deadline.com

Beyoncé Honored As Innovator At iHeartRadio Music Awards: “Being An Innovator Often Means Being Criticized, Which Will Test Your Mental Strength”

Beyoncé made an appearance at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards to accept the Innovator Award, which was presented to her by Stevie Wonder. “I love you and I honor you. I want to thank you for making ...