Beyoncé, at 42, made history with her 'Act ll: Cowboy Carter' album, debuting at number 1 on the Billboard country albums chart, a first for a black woman since the chart began in 1964.

The album also secured the top position on the Billboard 200, making it Beyoncé's eighth number 1 album.

With 407,000 album units sold in its first week, 'Cowboy Carter' showcases a successful blend of sales and streaming popularity in the US.

Beyoncé's single 'Texas Hold 'Em' topped the country airplay chart, marking another historic achievement as the first black woman to do so.

The album's success signifies a cultural shift in the country music scene, challenging its traditional boundaries and contributing to its diversification.

'Cowboy Carter' dominated multiple charts including Americana/Folk and Top Album Sales, and set streaming records on platforms like Spotify and Amazon Music as the most-streamed album in a day in 2024.