SoundExchange announced today that Shaboozey has been honored as a SoundExchange Breakout Artist. The honor recognizes his undeniable success in 2024, from his now ubiquitous smash single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and latest album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, to his standout appearances on Beyoncé’s star-studded country album, Cowboy Carter and more.
“Shaboozey has literally changed the game, marrying hip-hop and country music to create a unique sound that has rocketed him into the consciousness of the mainstream,” said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange.
“He’s a prolific creator, unafraid of pairing big, exciting hooks with relatable storytelling and staging memorable live performances. We are proud to present Shaboozey with the SoundExchange Breakout Artist Award, and we can’t wait to see what he does next.”
“Thank you to SoundExchange for this honor and naming me 2024’s Breakout Artist,” Shaboozey said. “It’s been an incredibly fulfilling year with still, lots to come, and I deeply respect the work that you do to ensure artists get paid fairly for the use of their work.”
Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going is Shaboozey’s third full-length album, featuring the hit single “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” The track recently marked its 18th consecutive week at No. 1 on The Billboard Hot 100, which is the longest in history by a solo artist with no accompanying credited acts.
The first-ever Black artist to simultaneously top Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart and the Hot 100, Shaboozey will headline the Thanksgiving Halftime Show powered by Verizon on at the Detroit Lions’ annual holiday football game airing November 28 on CBS.
His North American tour wraps December 16 in Philadelphia. A January 18 visit to Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House will kick off his 2025, when he already has plans laid out for a March European tour. Full info on Shaboozey’s tour dates can be found at americandogwood.com
