Beyoncé's country album, 'Cowboy Carter', became the first by a Black woman to top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.

Beyoncé's country album 'Cowboy Carter' broke barriers as the first by a Black woman to top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. Despite initial resistance, the album's success motivated Beyoncé, who cites Shaboozey and other female country singers as inspirations. Beyoncé's foray into country music was challenging, but she's excited about the genre's growth and the opportunities it presents for artists of color.