The Black country singers Beyoncé should include on Renaissance Act II

Though some artists and fans would like you to believe,

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That country music isn’t for Black people, that’s just not true.

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In fact, Black performers have their fingerprints all over every genre of American music, including country.

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With Beyoncé expected to put a spotlight on the genre with her next album,

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Renaissance Act II, we thought it would be a good time to showcase some of country music’s best Black artists.

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Mickey Guyton’s powerful voice and knack for storytelling is reminiscent of artists like Faith Hill and Trisha Yearwood.

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Her hit “Black Like Me” was released in 2020,

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Just when we needed an anthem encouraging us to be proud of who we are.

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