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With Beyoncé’s foray into country music, the genre may finally break free from the stereotypes that have long dogged it

  • Written by William Nash, Professor of American Studies and English and American Literatures, Middlebury
imageBeyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z, at the 66th Grammy Awards on Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

On Super Bowl Sunday, Beyoncé released two country songs – “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” – that elicited a mix of admiration and indignation.

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