Feb. 23 (UPI) — Dolly Parton is congratulating Beyoncé on her No. 1 nation music single.
Parton, 78, confirmed her support for Beyoncé, 42, in a put up Thursday after Beyoncé’s music “Texas Hold ‘Em” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country chart.
“I’m a big fan of Beyoncé and very excited that she’s done a country album. So congratulations on your Billboard Hot Country number one single. Can’t wait to hear the full album!” Parton wrote on Instagram.
Beyoncé launched two singles, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” and introduced her first nation music album throughout Super Bowl LVIII this month.
“Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” debuted at No. 1 and No. 9 on the Billboard Hot Country chart this week, making Beyoncé the primary Black girl to achieve No. 1 on the chart.
Oklahoma nation music radio station 100.1 KYKC made headlines final week after refusing to play “Texas Hold ‘Em,” reigniting debate in regards to the exclusion of Black artists from nation music. The station later reversed its choice.
Country music star Parton not too long ago crossed genres herself by releasing her first rock album, Rockstar.
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