Beyoncé Responds to Outcry, Radio Station Switches to Texas Hold 'Em from Country Music

A radio station in the US that refused to play a Beyoncé song because it identified as a country music station has faced backlash and criticism. The fan who made the request accused the station of racism and discrimination, and shared the station's response on social media. The post gained millions of views and was shared by a popular Beyoncé fan account. Eventually, the station's manager referred to Beyoncé as an "icon" and decided to add her song "Texas Hold 'Em" to the country music playlist. The song, which features a banjo and lyrics about hoedowns, was unveiled during Super Bowl ads. In a statement, the general manager for the station said they were unaware that Beyoncé had released country music songs and that their response was a standard reply. However, after receiving numerous requests for the song, the station staff listened to it and concluded it had a country sound. The manager said they have no issues with Beyoncé and wish her success in her exploration of different genres. The station also expressed its surprise and excitement at the popularity of the song, which has received millions of plays on Spotify and hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube.