Billboard Editorial Director Hannah Karp presents Shaboozey with a Billboard Hot Country Songs No.1 chart plaque to celebrate his record breaking achievement with his song “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”
Hannah Karp:
Good evening, everyone. I’m Hannah Karp. I’m Billboard’s Editorial Director. And I am thrilled to have with us, tonight, an artist who scored his first three Hot 100 Hits this year. The first two “SPAGHETTII” and “SWEET ★ HONEY ★ BUCKIIN’” were collaborations with Beyoncé, who of course made history this year, as the first black woman ever to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart with her hit “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM.” But a few weeks ago, this fast rising star that we have in the house tonight, made even more history when he replaced Beyoncé atop the Hot Country Songs Chart with his own hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” marking the first time that two black artists have topped the 66 year old chart back to back. Give it up. So now, “Tipsy” is in its third week at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs Chart having hit No. 3 on the Hot 100 and No. 5 on Billboard’s Global 200 Chart. And it’s continuing to climb the Country Airplay and Pop AirPlay Charts. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Shaboozey to the stage. Shaboozey, it is our pleasure. It is our pleasure to present you with this plaque to commemorate your historic No. 1 and here’s to many, many more. And we are so excited to hear your new album coming out at the end of the month.