In Carlene Carter’s book,Beyonceis as country as they come.
They were eventually dubbed the “first family of country music.”
The line continues today with the work of Carlene, Laura Cash, and John Carter Cash.
Beyoncé and Carlene Carter.Kevin Mazur/Getty; Jason Kempin/Getty
Now Carlene is welcoming Beyonce into the musical tradition of the Carter family.
She concluded, “Here’s a warm welcome to the Carter Girl Club!
It’s only a matter of time before those nay sayers become Bey sayers.”
“Texas Hold ‘Em” made Beyonce the first Black female artist to reach No.
1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and No.
1 on the Hot 100 Chart with a country song.
“But it’s the best music I’ve ever made.”
