Dasha Makes History as Only the Second Solo Female Country Artist to Join Spotify’s Billions Club
Two years after its release, “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” hit one billion streams.
Dasha; Photo by Alex Green
Dasha just hit a major career milestone as her breakout debut single, “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’),” officially surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. With this achievement, she becomes only the second solo female country artist in history to join Spotify’s prestigious Billions Club, marking a huge moment not only for her career, but for women in country music.
“I still can’t wrap my head around this. Austin changed my life, and now just two years after I put it out on my own – it’s officially hit a billion streams on Spotify. Knowing that the only solo female country artist to do that before me is Taylor Swift, someone who’s inspired me from day one, feels completely surreal,” shares Dasha. “All I’ve ever wanted is to make music that helps people feel like the strongest, most badass version of themselves. Austin was written in pure rage, but it somehow turned into this beautiful source of community and empowerment. I’m the luckiest girl in the world. I have the best team, the best family and friends, and now a billion streams on my first breakout song… that’s the juiciest cherry on top.”
The billion-stream milestone comes exactly two years after its release. “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” first grabbed attention with its boot-stomping groove, clever lyrics, and Dasha’s signature California-meets-Nashville twang. The song also launched one of the biggest line-dancing trends of 2024.
“Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” has brought Dasha around the world with performances at Stagecoach, Austin City Limits, CMA Fest, and the CMT Awards.
Later, she sold out her first headlining world tour, Dashville USA, and performed on two of TV’s biggest broadcasts: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
“Austin (Boots Stopped Workin’)” went on to become one of the most-streamed country songs of the year and won the Female Song of 2024 at the People’s Choice Country Awards.
Other highlights from 2025 include a nomination for Push Performance of the Year at the MTV VMAs, earning a Best New Female Artist nod at the ACM Awards, and taking the Mane Stage by storm at Stagecoach Festival.
2026 is already shaping up to be another milestone year for Dasha. See below for a list of upcoming tour dates.
Dasha Tour Dates
February 12 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner
February 13 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
February 21 – Okeechobee, FL @ Fred Smith Rodeo Arena – Festival
February 22 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
February 26 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory
February 27 – Chesterfield, MO @ The Factory
February 28 – Durant, OK @ Choctaw Grand Theater
March 14 – Perth, WA @ Red Hill Auditorium
March 17 – Melbourne, VIC @ Margaret Court Arena
March 18 – Sydney, NSW @ ICC Sydney Theatre
March 21 – Ipswich, QLD @ CMC Rocks QLD
April 23 – Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater w/ Russell Dickerson
April 24 – St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre w/ Russell Dickerson
April 25 – Orlando, Fl @ Addition Financial Arena w/ Russell Dickerson
June 25 – Cadott, WI @ Hoofbeat Country Fest – Festival
June 26 – Brainerd, MN @ Lakes Jam – Festival
August 7 – Boots & Hearts – Festival
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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