Sports enthusiasts gathered over the weekend to watch the year's most anticipated football game, the Super Bowl. The match between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs was a nail-biter that went into overtime to determine the victor. Amidst the game, music aficionados received a major announcement when Beyoncé revealed her upcoming album during a surprise commercial break. Titled ACT II, the album is scheduled for a late March release, featuring two new singles, "16 CARRIAGES" and "TEXAS HOLD EM'." These tracks mark a significant shift in Beyoncé's musical style towards country music, sparking discussions among fans and radio stations regarding the genre classification.
Despite the debate, Apple Music has classified the songs as country, propelling Beyoncé to the top of the US Country charts and making her the first black woman to achieve this milestone. Beyoncé's foray into country music prompted reactions from fans, with some comparing her shift to K. Michelle's transition to country music the previous year. Regardless, Michelle expressed no ill feelings towards Beyoncé's musical evolution. Keep it locked to 103.5 The Beat for more!