Is country the new hip hop?
For decades, hip hop has been the most successful genre on the charts. Then, in 2023, a shift occurred. For the first time, the country songs outnumbered hip hop songs on the year end charts. Last year, country\u2019s boom was led by hyper-partisan hits like Jason Aldean\u2019s \u201cTry That In A Small Town\u201d and Oliver Anthony\u2019s \u201cRich Men North of Richmond.\u201d In 2024, country has taken a left turn. Beyonc\xe9\u2019s genre-busting album Cowboy Carter pushed the limits of what country can sound like, and who can make it. Two of her collaborators have since charted #1 hits: Shaboozey with \u201cA Bar Song (Tipsy)\u201d and Post Malone with \u201cI Had Some Help\u201d featuring Morgan Wallen. Country music is growing, and its sound is changing. Will it replace hip hop for good?\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices