America's New No. 1 Song Is Doing What Even Beyonce Couldn't
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You never know who will benefit from our fickle hit parade. A white ex-"rapper" reboots his career by duetting with Taylor Swift. A Black country singer thrives thanks to Beyoncé. The music industry's unpredictability shapes success.
Beyoncé's venture into country music with 'Cowboy Carter' challenged perceptions, reaching No. 1 on the pop and country charts. However, true acceptance by the Nashville establishment remained elusive despite chart achievements.
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