Beyoncé's Love for Country Music Explained By Her Dad
Beyoncé’s dad has revealed that she loved country music as a baby.
Following the release of the music superstar’s country songs “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” her father has revealed that she has been a country music fan from a young age.
In an interview with the BBC Asian Network, Matthew Knowles explained that Beyoncé often spent time with her country music-loving grandfather in Alabama as a child.
“When Beyoncé was a little baby, and I’m talking two-three years old, she would go down and spend the summer with my parents,” the record executive said. “And her grandfather – my father – loved country music, and he used to sing to her. At an early age, she heard this music.”
Matthew, 72, added, “And when you’re two, three years old, subconsciously music stays in your head.”
During the interview, Matthew – who was his daughter’s manager until 2011 – noted that he “wouldn’t be surprised” if Beyoncé’s crossover from R&B and pop to country music was inspired by her early years.
Following the release of the music superstar’s country songs “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” her father has revealed that she has been a country music fan from a young age.
In an interview with the BBC Asian Network, Matthew Knowles explained that Beyoncé often spent time with her country music-loving grandfather in Alabama as a child.
“When Beyoncé was a little baby, and I’m talking two-three years old, she would go down and spend the summer with my parents,” the record executive said. “And her grandfather – my father – loved country music, and he used to sing to her. At an early age, she heard this music.”
Matthew, 72, added, “And when you’re two, three years old, subconsciously music stays in your head.”
During the interview, Matthew – who was his daughter’s manager until 2011 – noted that he “wouldn’t be surprised” if Beyoncé’s crossover from R&B and pop to country music was inspired by her early years.
