Two weeks after the song’s release, Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Lately, the Queen Bey celebrated two further career milestones. According to Chart Data, as of this Friday, March 1, Beyoncé has surpassed Mariah Carey’s record for the most distinct chart radio appearances of any female artist.
On the UK singles chart, unexpected events are occurring with Djo’s song “End of Beginning” breaks into the top five for the first time, and Beyoncé’s song “Texas Hold ‘Em” holds the top spot for a second week.
Beyoncé has now had songs appear on 18 different airplay charts including those most might expect: Adult Contemporary, Adult Pop Airplay, Adult R&B Airplay, Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, Rap Airplay and Rhythmic Airplay.
She has also had songs appear on the Country Airplay, Dance/Mix Show Airplay, Gospel Airplay, Latin Airplay, and Smooth Jazz Airplay charts to name a few.
On the Official U.K. Singles Chart, published Friday, March 1, her country-tinged hit holds at No. 1 for a second week. “Texas Hold ‘Em” (via Columbia/Parkwood Ent) became Bey’s sixth U.K. leader, and her first in 14 years.
