The debut of Beyoncé’s country song “Texas Hold ‘Em” has sparked nostalgia among millennials. Millennials are increasingly seeking to connect themes in country songs to childhood memories.
The chart-topping hit “Texas Hold ‘Em” has sparked criticism for its alleged similarities to the theme song of the Canadian children’s program Franklin.
TikTok users started a discussion with side-by-side comparisons, causing even the composer of the TV theme to participate, according to Entertainment Weekly.
He does, however, give Beyoncé credit for her labor.
“I believe Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ is a good album. Unfortunately, I can’t claim any credit for writing it,” Bruce Cockburn stated. “The rhythmic feel is similar to my theme song for the Franklin TV series, but that’s where the similarities end.” ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ is her song, and I wish her well with it!”
“Franklin,” which aired from 1997 to 2004, followed the adventures of a baby turtle in the town of Woodland, and was inspired by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois’ popular Franklin the Turtle books.
On the other hand, “Texas Hold ‘Em” is all about “laying your cards down, down, down, down and not being a bitch and taking it to the floor now (Woo!).”
Beyoncé surprised fans by releasing her singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” during the Super Bowl, following an unexpected cameo in a Verizon commercial.
“Texas Hold ‘Em” made history as the first music by a Black woman to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s country charts, and it also topped the Hot 100 this week.
These releases represent Act II of Beyoncé’s Renaissance, following her disco house album in 2022. Fans may look forward to the complete album’s release on March 29.