- Country artist Gavin Adcock publicly complained about Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album topping Apple Music’s country chart, asserting it is not country music.
- Adcock later posted an Instagram video clarifying his stance, stating the album does not sound or feel country and that dedicated genre artists should not have to compete with Beyoncé.
- Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter achieved significant critical and commercial success, making her the first Black woman to top Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and the first Black artist to win Best Country Album at the Grammys.
- Beyoncé previously explained that the album was born from an experience where she felt unwelcome in the country music scene, prompting her to delve into the genre's history.
- Fans of Beyoncé criticized Adcock’s comments online, highlighting her Texas roots and drawing comparisons to Post Malone’s successful transition into country music.
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