Beyoncé’s latest track, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” has soared to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart just two weeks after its release, marking yet another triumph for the iconic artist. In addition to this achievement, Beyoncé has reached a new career milestone by surpassing Mariah Carey’s record for the most unique chart airplay appearances by a female artist.
Chart Data reports that Beyoncé now holds the record with songs appearing on 18 different airplay charts, ranging from Adult Contemporary to Rhythmic Airplay, including unexpected genres like Country and Smooth Jazz. Moreover, “Texas Hold ‘Em” has swiftly crossed the 100 million streams mark on Spotify, making it Beyoncé’s fastest song to achieve this milestone.
Adding to her list of accolades, “Texas Hold ‘Em” also secured Beyoncé’s first-ever No. 1 position on the Billboard Global 200 Chart, a significant accomplishment in the international music scene. After debuting at No. 4, the track climbed three spots in its second week, propelled by impressive streaming and sales figures.
This success follows Beyoncé’s groundbreaking feat of becoming the first Black woman to claim the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with “Texas Hold ‘Em,” showcasing her versatility and widespread appeal across diverse musical genres.
Both “Texas Hold ‘Em” and her other recent single, “16 Carriages,” were surprise releases announced during Super Bowl LVIII, hinting at Beyoncé’s upcoming album, Renaissance: Act II, slated for release on March 29. This unexpected drop delighted fans and confirmed speculations about Beyoncé exploring new musical territories, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter in her illustrious career.
Beyoncé breaks the record for most unique airplay chart appearances for any female artist in Billboard history, surpassing @MariahCarey.
She has appeared on 18 different airplay charts (Adult Alternative Airplay, Adult Contemporary, Adult Pop Airplay, Adult R&B Airplay,… pic.twitter.com/2HkQZjjYDe
— chart data (@chartdata) March 1, 2024
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