Beyoncé makes special gesture for black female artists in country music

With the release of her album on Friday, Beyoncé made a special gesture toward Black female artists in country music.

The Grammy-winning singer sent flowers and cards to K. Michelle and Mickey Guyton along with a sweet message to show her appreciation for her contributions to the country music genre, via The Hollywood Reporter.

“Thank you for opening the door for me, Queen. Keep shining. Love and respect, Beyoncé,” she wrote to Guyton, alongside a bouquet of white flowers.

Guyton becomes the first black female solo artist to be nominated for a Grammy Award in the country category for a single black like me 2021

Meanwhile, for K. Michelle, Texas Hold’em The singer wrote: “You kill it! I love what you’ve been doing and I know it’s not easy going into a new area. Sending you positivity and respect. I hope to meet you one day. Love you, Bea Anse.”

K. Michelle, who now plays country music alter ego Puddin, has transitioned from R&B to country music in recent years and released her first solo country single Tennessee last year.

Previously, Bay opened up about how the release of her latest album sparked a lot of negativity and made her feel “unwelcome” in country music.

However, with the emergence of Abu on Friday, Cowboy Carter It became the most played album in a single day in 2024.