Just one week later, it topped the Hot 100, even though some country radio stations initially refused to play it.
Many Black artists creating country music have already seen major boosts in streaming numbers.
"There are a lot of Black people who love country music, that have been afraid to say that they love country music, even afraid to make country music."
Ice breakers: In the six weeks since Beyoncé dropped the two lead singles from "Cowboy Carter," Shaboozey has felt a palpable uptick in attention surrounding Black country artists.
Listen to a roundup of key tracks by Black country artists on Business Insider's Spotify.
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