Beyoncé's venture into country music has sparked a wide array of reactions across the entertainment industry and social media. Actor John Schneider, known for his role in 'Dukes of Hazzard,' compared Beyoncé's new country song to a dog marking new territory, a comment that has been widely criticized as racist and hateful. Despite the controversy, there's significant anticipation for Beyoncé's country album, with discussions about her potential collaboration with artists like K Michelle and Taylor Swift, teased by producer Killah B. The reception to her new country single has been mixed, with some reluctant admissions of its quality and others outright refusing to play it on country stations for not being 'country enough.' However, Beyoncé's move is seen by many as a bold step into a genre with deep, though often overlooked, Black roots, a narrative supported by the work of artists like Rhiannon Giddens. This has led to a broader conversation about the history and inclusivity of country music.
With folks questioning @Beyonce as a country artist, it’s a good moment to revisit this epic @NewYorker profile of the amazing @RhiannonGiddens & how thru a “bizarre warping of American cultural memory,” we have forgotten that country music has Black roots https://t.co/6PzNDAyCba
Many country stations are saying they are refusing to play the singer due to her not being country enough. Well, here's why Beyoncé IS country: READ MORE: https://t.co/xxryeug79l
Beyoncé's surprising new songs are breaking into the contested history of a genre that was built on black artists’ music without putting them centre stage ⬇️ https://t.co/A24ruY25qb
With two new singles, @Beyonce is planting a flag squarely in country music—and we have a feeling she’s about to school us on the genre. https://t.co/k2wZOjQnWz
Beyonce Fans Drag Washed Up Dukes Of Hazzard Star By Dusty Boots Over Dog Comparison https://t.co/OoqEw3fXsi
Opinion | Renée Graham: Beyoncé is releasing a country album. Nashville had better buckle up. https://t.co/Wn6NJB8N5p
I Am Reluctantly Admitting The New Beyoncé Country Song Is Pretty Good https://t.co/eoxRpNg1fF
ICYMI: #Beyoncé Producer Killah B Teases Possible Country Collab with #TaylorSwift | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/HlsPUp7EY6
.@CassadeePope Is Through Playing Country Music’s Game More than 10 years after winning "The Voice," signing and losing a record deal, and navigating the sexist politics of Nashville, the singer is returning to her pop-punk roots. More: https://t.co/y3JgS21oAF https://t.co/ZUIutjm6N9
Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider is SLAMMED as 'racist and hateful' for comparing Beyonce to a URINATING DOG after she announced country album https://t.co/QRDF0zRx9v https://t.co/M2rIIid655
#Beyoncé is in the country music doghouse it seems... Watch the clip here 👉 https://t.co/Fq9T64E8vH https://t.co/vLyULMEfnx
LISTEN: Is Beyonce's new country single a hit? Judge for yourself: https://t.co/uco7U4bFe9
Last thing... if Beyonce does a country song with K Michelle... https://t.co/S8JeYQTtAW
Former ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star John Schneider Slams Beyonce’s New Country Song… compares the idea to a dog trying to mark new territory. https://t.co/0niFW3Uqrp
*AHEM* Just so everyone knows, we did country first... #TrendSetter #Beyonce https://t.co/OpOp0fW20g
Beyoncé Compared To Urinating Dog By Actor John Schneider | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/yiv8CgQH4T