Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Crowned the #1 Hot Country Song of 2025
- altblkcontact
- Dec 9
- 2 min read
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 has been steadily carving out his place in today’s country landscape, but “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” launched him into an entirely new tier of recognition. With a style that fuses Americana storytelling, country swagger, and hip-hop influences, he represents a new era of genre fluidity—one that fans have embraced wholeheartedly.
2025’s year-end charts prove it. Shaboozey didn’t just have a moment; he had a movement.
Thanks to the success of “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and his rapidly growing influence in country music, Shaboozey earned multiple major award nominations, including:
CMT Music Awards – Breakthrough Male Video of the Year
CMT Music Awards – Collaborative Video of the Year
People’s Choice Awards – Male Artist of the Year
iHeartRadio Music Awards – Best New Artist (Country)
These nominations reflect the industry’s recognition of Shaboozey’s unique position in modern country: a genre-blending storyteller who brings fresh energy without abandoning country tradition.
They also signal something bigger—mainstream country audiences are embracing a broader range of voices, sounds, and expressions.
Why “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Resonated
The song’s appeal was instant:
A catchy, rowdy hook you can’t help but sing along to
Cross-genre energy that brought non-country listeners into the conversation
A playful narrative rooted in bar culture and good-time storytelling
Massive viral traction that kept the track in rotation week after week
In a year where country continued expanding into pop, hip-hop, and indie territory, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” felt like the perfect anthem for the culture shift.
A Cultural and Historic Win
While the music speaks for itself, this #1 ranking also holds cultural significance.
Black artists have always contributed to the roots and evolution of country music, yet representation on major charts hasn’t reflected that history. Shaboozey’s year-end #1 is a landmark achievement, signaling a shift toward a more inclusive era.
For fans, artists, and industry watchers, it’s a reminder that:
Country music is expanding
New voices are shaping the mainstream
Representation matters now more than ever
Celebrating the #1 Hot Country Song of 2025
Alt Blk Country proudly recognizes this major achievement. Congratulations to Shaboozey on earning the #1 Hot Country Song of 2025 with “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”A moment for the charts. A moment for the culture. A moment for country music.
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