Austin, Texas – Beyonce has taken the music world by storm with her new country song, “Texas Hold ‘Em”, which has skyrocketed to the top of the Billboard Global 200 charts. The catchy tune has captured the hearts of fans worldwide, leading to almost 60 million streams and 43,000 sold copies during the week of February 16 to 22. This success comes as no surprise to fans, considering Beyonce’s previous track record of hits.
The Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts rank songs based on streaming and sales activity from over 200 territories globally, compiled by Luminate. The Global 200 encompasses worldwide data, while the Global Excl. U.S. chart focuses on data from territories excluding the United States. These chart rankings are determined by a weighted formula that considers official streams on subscription and ad-supported music services, as well as download sales.
“Texas Hold ‘Em” marks Beyonce’s second Global 200 number one song to also top Billboard’s U.S.-based Hot Country Songs chart. This achievement puts her in the company of artists like Taylor Swift, whose 2021 hit “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)” also accomplished this feat. The announcement of “Texas Hold ‘Em” came during a Verizon commercial aired at Super Bowl LVIII, generating even more buzz around the release.
Not only has Beyonce topped the Hot Country Songs chart with “Texas Hold ‘Em”, but she also became the first Black woman to do so, solidifying her impact on the country music scene. The singer’s foray into country music has been well-received, with her other track “16 Carriages” dropping on the same day as “Texas Hold ‘Em”. Beyonce now stands as the first and only woman to have reached the top of both Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, showcasing her versatility and talent as a music artist. Fans eagerly await the release of her new album on March 29, anticipating more chart-topping hits from the iconic singer.