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 Beyonc�s star-studded country album, Cowboy Carter and more. Read more: Capitol Records Strikes Partnership With Top Dawg Entertainment, Signs Breakout Artist Doechii.
�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
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