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The Country Tea
(Lightly Sweetened)
Your go-to space for the latest on Black Country music, artists, and events.


Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Crowned the #1 Hot Country Song of 2025
Billboard’s 2025 Year-End Hot Country Songs chart has officially named Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” the #1 country song of the year —a milestone moment for both the artist and the genre. The song’s mix of rowdy bar-night storytelling, clever lyricism, and genre-blending production turned it into a runaway hit throughout 2024 and 2025. Now, its year-end placement cements its status as one of the defining country songs of this era. A Breakout Year for Shaboozey Shaboozey
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Alt Blk Country Christmas: A Holiday Playlist Full of Warmth, Soul & Country Spirit
The holidays are about comfort, connection, and music that brings people together. Alt Blk Country is all about celebrating the full spectrum of country music, including incredible contributions from Black voices, stories, and styles adding rich depth to the genre. We're excited this year to share our Alt Blk Country Christmas Playlist, a mix of soulful, acoustic, and classic sounds perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere all season long. 👉 [Click here to listen to the Christ
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Shaboozey: 'Where I Come From'
Shaboozey closing out The Great American Road Show with “The Bar Song” at House of Blues Orlando — Oct 2025. I didn't expect that this would be the inaugural post of Alt Blk Country. I mean, seriously, I just needed to put up a couple of The Great American Road Show photos on my Story and be done with it. But having witnessed Shaboozey performing live, I just can't shake my head at what happened. Born Collins Obinna Chibueze, Shaboozey is a Virginia-born artist of Nigerian i
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