Country music icon Billy Ray Cyrus is celebrating Shaboozey’s monumental success as the rising artist’s hit single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” makes history on the Billboard Hot 100. The track has now topped the chart for a total of 19 weeks, tying the record set by Cyrus and Lil Nas X’s groundbreaking 2019 hit “Old Town Road (Remix).”
While “Old Town Road” achieved its 19-week reign consecutively, Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” reached the milestone with non-consecutive weeks. Nevertheless, it still secures its place as the longest-leading No. 1 song on the Hot 100 by a solo artist. Notably, both record-setting tracks come from Black artists blending country elements into their music, marking a powerful moment for representation in the genre.
“I’m so proud of Shaboozey. I’m proud of Empire,” Cyrus said, referencing his recent partnership with Empire Publishing, the label that signed Shaboozey.
Cyrus, who rose to global fame with hits like “Achy Breaky Heart” and revitalized his career with “Old Town Road,” knows firsthand the cultural and commercial impact of a cross-genre smash hit. His support for Shaboozey highlights his ongoing commitment to fostering new talent within the evolving country music landscape.
With “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” cementing its place in music history, Shaboozey now stands shoulder to shoulder with one of the most iconic tracks of the past decade, further redefining what it means to be a country hitmaker in the modern era.
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