22min chapter

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Beyoncé's Country

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Exploration of Beyoncé's Influence in Country Music

The chapter delves into Beyoncé's groundbreaking achievement as the first black woman with a number one country song, connecting it to the tradition of work songs rooted in African-American history. It explores the deep cultural connections and symbolic imagery present in Beyoncé's country music, shedding light on the historical erasure and racial dynamics within the genre. The discussion also addresses the challenges and implications of Beyoncé's alignment with the Black Lives Matter movement and her representation of black women in country music.

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