Beyonce Makes History with COWBOY CARTER Topping Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart

Beyonce has once again made history with her latest album, COWBOY CARTER, as she becomes the first black woman to ever top Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. The record, which blends elements of country music with Beyonce’s signature style, has been met with critical acclaim and now chart-topping success.

Not only did COWBOY CARTER debut at number one on the Billboard 200, but it also sold an impressive 407k units in its first week, breaking the record for the biggest sales week of 2024. Three songs from the album also made it into the top 10 of the Hot 100 chart, further solidifying Beyonce’s dominance in the music industry.

The achievement of reaching the top of the Top Country Albums chart is particularly significant, as Beyonce’s foray into country music was initially met with resistance from some country music stations. However, the Bey Hive’s persistence paid off, and now Beyonce has made history as the first black woman to top the chart.

What do you think of Beyonce’s groundbreaking achievement in country music? Are you surprised that it took this long for a black woman to reach number one on the Top Country Albums chart? Share your thoughts in the comments below and join the conversation about Beyonce’s latest milestone in her illustrious career.