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5 Black Country Artists Who Made History | Billboard News


To wrap up Black History Month, we’re highlighting prominent black artists in Country that have made history and broken barriers.

Country music continues to soar on the Billboard charts, and to celebrate Black Music Month, Billboard is highlighting five Black country artists that broke barriers and made history. Shaboozey made history when he replaced Beyoncé atop the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with his hit, “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” It helped him earn his third Hot 100 entry alongside his two collaborations, “SPAGHETTII” and “SWEET ★ HONEY ★ BUCKIIN’” from Bey’s album ‘Cowboy Carter.’ Shaboozey’s star is rising fast. Billboard honored them at this year’s Country Power Players event as Groundbreakers, and the couple just released their latest single, “Called You By Your Name,” two weeks ago.

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