After receiving considerable backlash for performing with the Chicks at the 2016 Country Music Awards, where they performed their song “Daddy Lessons” from their album Lemonade, Beyoncé took it upon herself to honor the legends of the genre. — Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Linda Martel — collaborated on the release of her latest feature, “Cowboy Carter,” which Vice President Kamala Harris recently cited as an inspiration. So accept it, CMA.
On the day the album was released, Harris directly thanked the artist in a post on Thank you for the reminder. You redefined the genre and brought back country music's black roots. Your music continues to inspire us all.”
And Harris isn't the only official member of the album. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) posted a cute clip of herself swapping heels for cowboy boots and kicking her feet up on a desk with the caption, “Michigans, we're watching KNTRY.'' He shared it with the caption, “Huh?” wireless? #cowboycarter. ”
Despite trolling from country fans who doubted whether Beyoncé could pull it off, she became the first black woman to top Billboard's country chart.