“Texas Hold ’Em” became the first country track by a Black woman to top the Billboard Hot 100.
Beyoncé released “Texas Hold ’Em” on February 11, 2024, alongside “16 Carriages.” The songs introduced the second act of her planned trilogy and preceded the release of Cowboy Carter. Beyoncé’s song blends country instrumentation with pop and R&B elements, including banjo, acoustic guitar, percussion, and handclaps.
The track reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and also topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Its success made Beyoncé the first Black woman to lead the country songs chart. The title refers to Texas hold ’em, a widely played version of poker, but the song is not a guide to poker rules. “Texas Hold ’Em” is also distinct from “16 Carriages,” the other lead single released during the same campaign.