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A Bar Song (Tipsy)

"A Bar Song (Tipsy)" is a 2024 song by American singer Shaboozey, released as the fourth single from his third studio album, *Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

"A Bar Song (Tipsy)" is a 2024 song by American singer Shaboozey, released as the fourth single from his third studio album, *Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going*. It became a major crossover hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and tying the record for the chart's longest-running number-one song at the time. The song interpolates J-Kwon's 2004 single "Tipsy" and was widely described as a country-leaning track with broad pop appeal.

Background

The song was issued in April 2024 and appeared on *Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going*, Shaboozey's third studio album. Sources describe it as a country song built around an interpolation of J-Kwon's earlier hit "Tipsy".

Composition and lyrics

Coverage describes the song as a barroom, work-stress-release anthem with country instrumentation and a hook adapted from J-Kwon's 2004 track. NBC noted that Shaboozey reworked the older song's party energy into a more grounded, after-work drinking narrative.

Commercial performance

The song became one of 2024's biggest global hits, topping the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and reaching number one in several other countries according to secondary reporting. It tied the record for the longest-running Hot 100 number one at 19 non-consecutive weeks before later records changed the standings.

Awards and recognition

At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, the song received nominations including Song of the Year, Best Country Song, and Best Country Solo Performance. The David Guetta remix also received a Grammy nomination.

Cultural impact

The song was widely discussed as a crossover success that blurred country, pop, and hip-hop influences. Reporting also linked its success to Shaboozey's broader rise in 2024, including increased attention from Beyoncé's *Cowboy Carter* era.

Key facts

  • Released April 12, 2024, as the fourth single from Shaboozey's third album.
  • Interpolates J-Kwon's 2004 song "Tipsy".
  • Reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 19 non-consecutive weeks there.
  • Became a major country chart success and crossed into mainstream pop radio.
  • Nominated at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year and Best Country Song.
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Canadian context

The song reached number one in Canada according to secondary reporting and was part of a broader 2024 crossover hit that also drew attention in Canadian music coverage.[4]

Frequently asked questions

Who performs "A Bar Song (Tipsy)"?
The song is performed by American singer Shaboozey.
When was "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" released?
It was released on April 12, 2024.
What album is the song from?
It appears on Shaboozey's third studio album, *Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going*.
What song does it use?
It interpolates J-Kwon's 2004 single "Tipsy".
How successful was the song?
It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top, tying the record for longest-running Hot 100 number one at the time.
Did the song receive Grammy nominations?
Yes. It was nominated for Song of the Year, Best Country Song, and Best Country Solo Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Bar_Song_(Tipsy)
    Supports: Release date, album, chart performance, Grammy nominations, interpolation of J-Kwon's 'Tipsy'.
  2. BBChttps://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20241212-shaboozey-a-bar-song-tipsy-the-2024-drinking-song-that-became-a-giant-us-hit
    Supports: Chart success, cultural impact, broad appeal, and song description.
  3. NBChttps://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/shaboozey-a-bar-song-tipsy-lyrics-meaning
    Supports: Lyrical meaning, relationship to J-Kwon's 'Tipsy', and thematic interpretation.
  4. NBChttps://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/what-song-did-shaboozey-a-bar-song-tipsy-sample
    Supports: Interpolation of J-Kwon's 'Tipsy' and record-setting Hot 100 performance.
  5. Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/song/a-bar-song-tipsy/1737085899
    Supports: Song title, artist, and album association.