Beyoncé fans hope her new album brings more visibility to black country music artists. "Black music is country music," says a Nashville singer.
"My hope is that in this era of Beyoncé, those lines will blur and audiences will discover the genre." . By Daysia Tolentino - NBC News Beyoncé fans, known as the Beyhive, are breaking out their cowboy hats and dancing in line. Many people also pointed out the roots of country in the African diaspora and considered Beyoncé's foray into country will be an act of vindication.