Nigerian-American artist Collins Obinna Chibueze, better known as Shaboozey, is celebrating two nominations at the 2024 Country Music Awards.
He’s been recognized in the New Artist of the Year category, while his hit single, Tipsy (A Bar Song), has earned a nod for Single of the Year.
Reflecting on his success, Shaboozey shared on X that he had predicted this moment back in 2016.
He mentioned writing a song about winning a CMA and now being up for two awards.
Expressing his gratitude, he acknowledged Country Music and congratulated his fellow nominees, calling the honor “an understatement.”
In addition, Shaboozey paid tribute to Beyoncé, who didn’t receive any nominations this year but paved the way for Black artists in country music.
He praised her for starting a conversation with her country album, Cowboy Cater, which he considers one of the most groundbreaking in the genre.
Shaboozey also shared that collaborating with Beyoncé on Cowboy Cater was a life-changing experience.
His track Tipsy (A Bar Song) recently hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.