Shaboozey

Country music artist Shaboozey had an audience before now, but in 2024 he became a household name. In a year when everyone was talking about Black country artists, he topped the charts and opened up the genre to a new fanbase. His hit single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” is one of the biggest songs of 2024, breaking records with its run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. While the 29-year-old’s music is definitely country, it also has a hip-hop vibe to it that allows it to bridge a musical divide. We’ll never forget his mash up of “Tipsy” with J-Kwon’s original 2000 cut at the 2024 BET Awards. There’s an authenticity to his voice that listeners are instantly drawn to. He’s the kind of artist you want to invest time in, because you know he means what he sings. As if that wasn’t enough, he was also featured on Beyoncé’s groundbreaking album “Cowboy Carter.” Anyone who tops the charts, changes their genre and collaborates with Queen Bey is having the best year ever.