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Beyoncé is bringing her fans of color to country music. Will they be welcomed in?

By GARY GERARD HAMILTON
Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Tayhlor Coleman grew up with a love for country music. She says she’d always hoped that Beyoncé, who grew up in the same area of Houston as she did, would one day make a country album. With the release of “Act II: Cowboy Carter,” Coleman’s wish came true. Beyoncé’s steamrolling into country music has reignited discussions about the genre’s origins and its diversity. ”Cowboy Carter” is No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the second consecutive week, But with the increased interest from Beyoncé’s fans at a fever pitch, some wonder if Nashville will welcome them in and whether new listeners of color and others curious about the hoopla will stay.

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