Shaboozey makes history with chart-topping ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’

Shaboozey, the hottest rising independent act in country music, has achieved a monumental milestone with his single “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” The track, released under American Dogwood/EMPIRE, has not only reached the pinnacle of the Billboard Hot 100 but also made a significant breakthrough into the top 10 of Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart. The song, which has been certified 2X RIAA platinum, has become an anthem of the summer.

‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)' is making waves across multiple genres, marking the first time a single has landed in the top 10 on all four major airplay charts: Country Airplay, Pop Airplay, Adult Pop Airplay, and Rhythmic Airplay. This achievement also makes Shaboozey the second Black artist to top both the Billboard Hot 100 and Country Songs Charts. The track has spent nine weeks in the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and twelve weeks overall, peaking at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart and debuting at #3 on Billboard’s Song of the Summer Chart.

The song's global appeal is evident, with over 700 million streams and top 10 positions in several countries, including #1s in Australia, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, and the UK's Big 40. Shaboozey’s success has earned endorsements from major publications like the Associated Press, Billboard, Esquire, and NYLON, cementing “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” as a leading contender for 2024’s Song of the Summer.

Shaboozey has brought his hit to life with electrifying performances, including a memorable “Tipsy” mashup at the BET Awards with a surprise appearance by J-Kwon. He has also performed the track on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Special.

His critically acclaimed album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, continues to hold strong on the Billboard 200 chart. The album, praised as his most boldly realized work yet, features prominently in “Best Albums of 2024” mid-year reviews by Billboard, Rolling Stone, and UPROXX. This Virginia-bred singer-songwriter charts a cinematic journey through the American West, blending country and folk influences with a powerful new depth to his storytelling.