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Beyoncé's Grammy Win Fuels Black Country Music Rise
13 May
Summary
- Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' brought renewed attention to Black artists in country music.
- Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' set a record with 19 weeks atop Billboard's Hot 100.
- The War and the Treaty were the first Black duo nominated for CMA and ACM duo of the year.
Beyoncé's recent Grammy win for her album "Cowboy Carter" has spotlighted Black artists in country music, a genre where they have historically faced obstacles despite its Black roots. This renewed attention elevates both contemporary and historical Black country musicians.
Shaboozey, featured on "Cowboy Carter," has achieved superstar status with his genre-bending music. His single "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" spent a record 19 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His album "The Outlaw Cherie Lee and Other Western Tales" is set for release on July 31.
The husband-and-wife duo The War and the Treaty have also made significant strides. They were the first Black duo nominated for duo of the year at the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music awards. Their major label debut, "Lover's Game," arrived in 2023, and their latest album, "Plus One," was released on February 14, 2025.
Other notable artists like Mickey Guyton and Rissi Palmer are actively working to dismantle barriers for Black musicians in Nashville. Guyton became the first Black female solo artist recognized in a country category at the Grammys for her song "Black Like Me." Palmer hosts the Apple Music Radio show "Color Me Country," further promoting Black artistry in the genre.
