The Nigerian-American performer will perform live versions of his most recent album’s songs “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and “Highway.”
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” is being brought to the Country Music Association Awards by Shaboozey. Alongside artists like Teddy Swims and Post Malone, with whom he contended for 2024’s longest-running No. 1 on the Hot 100 list, the Virginia native was revealed as a performer on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Fans can anticipate Shaboozey performing the song live along with “Highway,” which was featured on May’s Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going. Notably, the 12-song album had hits like “My Fault,” which featured Noah Cyrus, and “Drink Don’t Need No Mix,” which featured BigXthaPlug.
Regarding nominations, the Nigerian-American performer is competing for Single of the Year, alongside Chris Stapleton’s “White Horse” and Malone’s “I Had Some Help.” Shaboozey is competing for Best New Artist elsewhere. Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena will host the CMA Awards on November 20.
When Shaboozey performed “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” with J-Kwon at the 2024 BET Awards in June, she told The Cut, “It was really cool to bring my world to that space, bringing a genre of music that isn’t usually showcased at an event like that — coming out playing guitar with the choreography and the fiddle in the background.” “I received his endorsement for the song. Thus, it truly was a dream realized.
Many music fans experienced mixed emotions when the CMA Awards finalists were announced in September, particularly because Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER appeared to have been overlooked. Shortly after, Shaboozey, who collaborated with her on “SPAGHETTII” and “SWEET HONEY BUCKIIN’,” expressed his support. “That should go without saying,” he remarked on Twitter. We appreciate [Beyoncé] letting us in, striking up a discussion, and providing us with one of the most avant-garde country albums ever!
