Shaboozey fans have taken to social media to express their frustration over Shaboozey’s loss in the Single of the Year category at the 2024 CMA Awards.
The 29-year-old music artist – who was rumored to be romancing Emily Ratajkowski earlier this year – competed against Cody Johnson, Post Malone, Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton, who won for his song White Horse.
It comes two days after the star’s song, A Bar Song (Tipsy), spent an 18th week at number one on the chart. Billboard Hot 100.
We’re just a week away from achieving the longest number one hit together with Lil Nas X’s Old Town Road (featuring Billy Ray Cyrus).
Following his defeat for Single of the Year, a fan wrote on X: “They just turned down Shaboozey #CMAs.”
Another person added in all caps: “Shaboozey got robbed at the first prize!!! F**k the CMAs!!!’
Shaboozey fans have taken to social media to express their frustration over Shaboozey’s loss in the Single of the Year category at the 2024 CMA Awards
Following his defeat for Single of the Year, a fan wrote on X: ‘They just turned down Shaboozey #CMAs’
Shaboozey, born Collins Obinna Chibueze, arrived at the awards ceremony in a mint green Western-inspired suit and black shirt, plus sparkling black footwear.
Shaboozey’s statement suit was adorned with black piping and embroidery throughout.
It was personalized, with part of his name elaborately displayed on the back of his jacket.
Later in the evening, he took the stage to perform his viral hit A Bar Song (Tipsy) and a new song called Highway.
After receiving his first CMA Award nomination, Shaboozey passed on a message of appreciation to Beyoncé, whose Cowboy Carter album he appeared on twice earlier this year.
He wrote on social media app
Chibueze, whose stage name is the phonetic spelling of his surname, was born to Nigerian immigrants.
He told the Tennessean in April: ‘Being from Virginia, you have acts like Pharrell, Missy and Timbaland, who do come from hip-hop.
It comes two days after the star’s song, A Bar Song (Tipsy), spent an 18th week at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Many disgruntled fans agreed that the star was ‘robbed’
The hitmaker showed off the details of his personal outfit, which featured his name on the back
His beard was neatly trimmed and he added a pair of shiny black sunglasses to his fashionable outfit
Shaboozey, born Collins Obinna Chibueze, was nominated for Single of the Year during the awards ceremony on Wednesday evening
He took the stage to perform his viral hit A Bar Song (Tipsy) and a new song called Highway
“And you also have that country history with Patsy Cline, the Carter Family and Emmylou Harris.”
Country music’s biggest night kicked off with a star-studded red carpet at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
The awards show will be hosted by Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning and will air live on ABC before streaming on Hulu on Thursday.
Music legend George Straight is the recipient of the evening’s Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.
In addition to Shaboozey, attendees included Chris Stapleton, Post Malone, Eric Church, Kelsea Ballerini, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban and Kacey Musgraves.
Morgan Wallen is this year’s most nominated artist with a whopping seven nods.
For the third year in a row, Wallen is in the running for two of the most coveted prizes: entertainer of the year and male singer.
In second place are Cody Johnson and Stapleton, who both scored five nominations.
Lainey Wilson and Post Malone are also each in the running for four nominations. Malone’s nominations all stem from his collaboration with Wallen, I Had Some Help.