Birge considers this achievement a fitting way to conclude the year, highlighting its significance as he wraps up 2024.

The lyrics of 'Cowboy Songs' revolve around a romantic theme, describing a special person who dances exclusively to cowboy songs, emphasizing the emotional connection through the steel guitar.

George Birge has achieved his first No. 1 single on Billboard's Country Airplay chart with his song 'Cowboy Songs,' marking a significant milestone in his career.

Expressing his excitement, Birge described reaching No. 1 as a dream come true, particularly because the song reflects his personal experiences in Austin, Texas.

He revealed that the inspiration for 'Cowboy Songs' comes from his memories of pursuing his wife in dive bars across Austin.

The song is the title track from Birge's debut full-length album, released in April 2024, which he co-wrote alongside Lalo Guzman, Matt McGinn, and Michael Tyler.

Dan + Shay, consisting of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, first entered the Country Airplay top 10 in December 2015 and have since achieved eight No. 1 hits.

In the latest chart update, 'Cowboy Songs' climbed from No. 3 to No. 1, showcasing a remarkable rise in its performance.

The song experienced a 14% increase in audience impressions, reaching 28.9 million from December 6-12, 2024, according to Luminate.

'Bigger Houses' is the title track from their album that debuted at No. 9 on the Top Country Albums chart in September 2023, marking their fifth top 10 album.

Prior to his solo career, Birge was part of the duo Waterloo Revival, which had two minor entries on the Country Airplay chart in 2015.

Meanwhile, Dan + Shay have achieved their 12th top 10 hit on the Country Airplay chart with 'Bigger Houses,' which rose from No. 11 to No. 10.