In recent days, social media has been abuzz with discussions surrounding Beyoncé's latest hit single, 'Texas Hold 'Em,' and its resemblance to the theme song of the beloved Canadian animated series, Franklin. The show's composer, Bruce Cockburn, has addressed the comparisons, acknowledging the rhythmic similarities between the two songs.
Cockburn, while appreciating Beyoncé's musical talent, clarified that he was not involved in the creation of 'Texas Hold 'Em.' He emphasized that despite the shared rhythmic feel, the two songs diverge in their composition.
Beyoncé's country-inspired track quickly ascended to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, propelled by its popularity on TikTok, where users highlighted the parallels between 'Texas Hold 'Em' and the Franklin theme song through viral videos.
The unexpected release of 'Texas Hold 'Em' and another track, '16 Carriages,' on Super Bowl Sunday took fans by surprise, hinting at Beyoncé's upcoming country album, Act II, slated for release on March 29.
Notably, Beyoncé's success with 'Texas Hold 'Em' marked her 13th No. 1 hit on the Hot 100, encompassing both her solo career and her contributions to Destiny's Child. Furthermore, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to top the Billboard Country Songs chart, surpassing industry stalwarts Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves.
In achieving this milestone, Beyoncé joined Taylor Swift as one of the few solo female artists to debut at No. 1 on the Country Songs chart, a feat previously accomplished by Swift in 2021 with her re-recorded tracks, 'Love Story (Taylor's Version)' and 'All Too Well (Taylor's Version).'
