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With Beyoncé’s foray into country music, the genre may finally break free from the stereotypes that have long dogged it

March 11, 2024
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By William Nash (Special to BHN) https://youtu.be/hhKNjTb6U1Y Professor William Nash researches and teaches Black culture and country music, and hopes that Beyoncé’s huge profile will change the terms of this debate. On Super Bowl Sunday, Beyoncé released two country songs – “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” – that elicited a mix of admiration and

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With Beyoncé’s foray into country music, the genre may finally break free from the stereotypes that have long dogged it

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