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To wrap up Black History Month, we’re highlighting prominent Black artists in Country who have made history and broken barriers. The artists include: Beyoncé, Shaboozey, The War and Treaty and more!

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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. He released his third album, ‘Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going,’ and “Tipsy” has been going strong on the Hot 100 for 10 weeks. We can’t wait to hear more Shaboozey.

The War and Treaty have made a name for themselves in the country music world. They became the first Black duo to be nominated for the ACM Award for duo of the year last year. And they were nominated for best new artist at this year’s Grammys. 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. Mickey Guyton became the first Black woman to be nominated for best country solo performance in 2020 at the Grammys for her song “Black Like Me.” Guyton also became the first Black female artist to perform at the Academy of Country Music Awards, and the first Black woman to co-host the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2021. 

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KATSEYE debuts their group with their new single, “Debut.” Lisa is a “Rockstar” with her newest drop and Jimin releases “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (Featuring Loco).”

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LISA returns with a slay, and a global girl group makes their debut. We’re breaking down the huge K-Pop new releases. We were with them when they formed last November, and now the girls of KATSEYE make their debut with “Debut.” And the sure to be summer bop is full of sass and top notch choreo that we would expect from the talented group of six. And keeping the girl power going is LISA from BLACKPINK with “Rockstar.” Not only are the song and video epic, but she even includes three popular Thai transgender women showing progression in the genre. Jimin smiles and we all smile. The BTS member released “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (Featuring Loco).” The first of more singles to come from his new album ‘MUSE,’ out July 19th. And the first offering just feels so good. It’s heartfelt perfection.

Megan Thee Stallion drops her new album, ‘Megan’ and Camila Cabello is signing her name with her latest album, ‘C,XOXO.’ We’re “Getting No Sleep” with Tinashe’s latest hit. Keep watching for this Friday’s loaded music guide!

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Some of the most anticipated album drops, hot new singles and a killer collab. It’s June 28th and this Friday Music Guide is stacked. Megan The Stallion has everyone moving with tracks off her album ‘Megan’ and she channels her passion for anime on “Otaku Hot Girl” and it’s ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ sample. The other album job everyone’s talking about comes from Camila Cabello. ‘C,XOXO’ features a ton of collabs and even two from Drake. One of Camila’s is collaborators Lil Nas X dropped his own track, “HERE WE GO!” for the new ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ soundtrack. While we see some femme fatales follow up their current hits like Tinashe’s “Getting No Sleep.” And Doechii’s “ROCKET.” And the boys are serving, too. The Kid LAROI is giving early 2000s vibes with “GIRLS.” Plus a team up from Offset and Gunna. “Style Rare” is a banger for sure. For all the latest music drops check out billboard.com