MIAMI.- A country music radio station in Oklahoma refused to play Beyoncé’s new single Hold ‘Em, after a follower requested it. At that time, the station alleged that the singer’s repertoire was not of the genre they promoted.
After this, the listener denounced KYKC-FM’s response on platform
The publication was viewed millions of times and shared by several Beyonc fan accounts, including @BeyLegion.
Beyonc also grabbed attention on Super Bowl day after announcing the release of her album Renaissance Act II. The project is the continuation of his self-titled album released in 2022 and will be released on March 29.
After confirmation, Beyonc shared two of the singles that make up the album: Texas Hold’Em y 16 Carriages, which are available on all platforms. The country style predominates in both songs, something he had predicted with his previous posts on Instagram.
Station response
Subsequently, the manager of the station issued a statement in which he clarified that it was a confusion and that they did not know that the artist, whom they consider a cone of the music industry, had released a new album that is linked to the genre that these they promote.
Roger Harris, general manager of South Central Oklahoma Radio Enterprises that supervises KYKC, assured that Beyoncé’s singles from the album are already on that station and on two others that they coordinate. Renaissance Act II.
Furthermore, he pointed out that the response that the listener received was a standard response that they give to all those who request songs from artists who are not of the genre and that also being a small house they do not receive the catalogs of the major record labels.
“We have nothing against Beyonc… and we wish her the best in her foray into country music,” Harris told CBS News.
“We actually want artists NOT to be locked into certain genres or formats. If it’s good music, it’s good music,” he added.
