Shaboozey?s hit single ?A Bar Song (Tipsy)? from the labels American Dogwood, EMPIRE, and Magnolia Music has made an impressive mark, maintaining its position within the top 10 of Billboard?s Country Airplay chart, as of February 15. This achievement extends its remarkable streak to 32 weeks, setting a record for the longest continuous presence in the top 10 since the chart’s inception in January 1990. The song’s enduring popularity reflects its resonating themes and catchy melody, captivating listeners across the country music landscape.
The song has successfully surpassed Dustin Lynch?s ?Thinking ?Bout You,? which featured MacKenzie Porter and had a commendable run of 28 weeks in the Country Airplay top 10, including six weeks at the coveted No. 1 position, starting from October 2021. This comparison underscores the significant impact and appeal of ?A Bar Song (Tipsy)? in the competitive country music scene, highlighting Shaboozey?s growing influence as a prominent artist in the genre.
Currently positioned at No. 6 on the Country Airplay chart, ?A Bar Song (Tipsy)? garnered an impressive 20.5 million audience impressions during the week of January 31 to February 6, as reported by Luminate. Co-written by Collins Obinna Chibueze, a talented artist hailing from Virginia, the track dominated the charts for an astounding seven consecutive weeks beginning last August. This success has allowed it to surpass Carrie Underwood?s iconic ?Jesus, Take the Wheel,? which held the No. 1 spot for six weeks in 2006, marking it as the longest-leading debut hit for a country artist in the history of the Country Airplay chart.
Remarkably, ?A Bar Song (Tipsy)? has achieved a landmark crossover success, becoming the first track to enter the top 10 on multiple charts, including Country Airplay, Pop Airplay, Adult Pop Airplay, Adult Contemporary, and Rhythmic Airplay. It has also made history by leading the all-genre Radio Songs chart for a record-breaking 27 weeks and continues to climb, surpassing The Weekend?s ?Blinding Lights,? which previously held the record. This crossover appeal reflects Shaboozey’s ability to connect with diverse audiences, showcasing the versatility of his music.
In addition, ?A Bar Song (Tipsy)? has dominated the multimetric Hot Country Songs chart, maintaining its No. 1 position for 33 weeks as of the list dated February 8. This achievement ranks it as the third-longest-leading No. 1 since the chart was established as the definitive songs survey for the genre in 1958. Notably, Sam Hunt?s ?Body Like a Back Road? holds the record with 34 weeks at the top, beginning in February 2017, while the collaboration between Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line, ?Meant to Be,? led for an impressive 50 weeks starting in December 2017, highlighting the competitive nature of success in country music.
