Radio station faces backlash after refusing to play Beyoncé's new county song

KYKC radio station in Alda, Oklahoma, sparks controversy as they claim ignorance about Beyoncé's new country singles, refusing a listener's request for 'Texas Hold Em' and insisting they are a country music station.

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[bicwhittle]

That's because it's not a country song it's just a country themed pop song

[John.Smith]

Beyonce country is about as authentic as North Korean Italian food.

[pajewa]

Keith Urban is BORN and RAISED in Australia, but he is more country than Beyonce.

[tamarabell]

In reality, just like most popular music genres,  country music in the U.S. began with Black People. More specifically, the story of country begins with the banjo. The modern-day banjo is a descendant of a West African instrument, made from gourds, called the Akonting.

[Wildflowers]

I don't know why people are so upset. I bet the same people in these comments that have something negative to say felt totally different a few weeks ago. Country singer Luke Combs did a remake of Tracy Chapman's song, you all were not mad about that. It sounds country to me. I like it and I listen to all genres of music.

[tinac]

Now harassment and intimidation qualifies as a ... Request.

[ryanniv]

I'm not surprised. I listened to 'texas hold em' and I need bleach for my ears. Absolutely terrible

[loanaburton]

To each their own. With that said.... It's not country music. I listened to it. Not impressed. Not for my family. I'll change the station everytime.

[fredjohnson]

I don't know why certain folks are up in arms about Beyonce singing country music, who do you think invented country music, black folks

[DiscoCatsMeow]

I'm not sure what this song is, but it is not country music. I think she took all of the things that she thought country music was and tried to cram it all in one song. And to be honest most Midwestern conservative radio stations are not going to play it. It has nothing to do with whatever color she is or might be, it has to do with the language in it.
Ever hear of Charlie Pride? That's good country music.

[leewayneblue]

They reserve the right to not play her music just like any other artist this is so stupid

[damienbethea]

It's not a country song by any means

[maureentittum]

KYKC you don't have to play Beyonce songs as she is not country and doesn't sound country.

[Marah]

I think it’s funny! They know once she gets involved many will follow…. and will dominate just as they have in every music genre! Otherwise why care?!🤣Feeling threatened?🤣🤣🤣🤣

[raykane]

They gonna be hearing Beyonce in every Trailer Park in America now🤠🤠🤠

[localartist]

All of a sudden, all conservatives are experts in music!!!

[pteth]

its NOT country. she doesnt have the tone or the voice for country, she doesnt understand the depth of country music. stick to your lane beyonce, youre great in it. this is just sad.

[dezperado]

Taylor Swift started out as a very good country singer before becoming even more successful in pop. There's no reason to believe Beyonce isn't capable of the same success doing a country album.

[gregbattles]

Wait a minute Beyonce is a Texan that's country. and john Schneider is from NYC that ain't country and his last last name sounds German..

[luckylittleoldme]

Why would she be going to the country music singing? Curious if she is loosing her following? Or just looking for new purchasers and more money? All hat???