The Country Music Association owes Shaboozey an apology after the 2024 CMA Awards featured multiple microaggressions aimed at the two-time nominee.

Shaboozey, the Virginia native who became a breakout star this year blending country music and hip-hop, was nominated for two trophies at the 58th annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville last night: One for new artist,

As Cody Johnson was accepting the award for Album of the Year for his 2023 project Leather, he turned the microphone over to his producer Trent Willmon, who appeared to throw shade at New Artist of the Year nominee Shaboozey:

During the awards show earlier this week, as Cody Johnson accepted the Album of the Year trophy for his record Leather, Willmon, who produced the LP, appeared to play off the the

Johnson’s producer Trent Willmon wasn't the only person to make a joke using Shaboozey's name during the 2024 CMA Awards in Nashville

At this year's CMA Awards, Shaboozey has been the name on everyone's lips. But not all of the stage name jokes landed.

Shaboozey is taking things in stride after Wednesday night's (Nov. 20) CMA Awards - and following a curious comment from Cody Johnson's producer Trent Willmon. At the CMAs - which were held at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena - Shaboozey was nominated for new artist of the year and single of the year for "A Bar Song (Tipsy).

Shaboozey has spoken out after the 2024 Country Music Awards, during which many say he was snubbed and his name served as a running joke among fellow artists. Following a breakout year, Shaboozey was nominated for Best New Artist and Single of the Year at the 58th annual CMAs in Nashville on Wednesday (November 20).