Shaboozey responds to producer Cody Johnson's “Kicking Shaboozey” CMA Awards comment

Shaboozey is taking things in stride after Wednesday's (November 20) CMA Awards — and after a strange comment from Cody Johnson's producer, Trent Willmon.

At the CMAs — 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).” The smash hit has led the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 for 18 non-consecutive weeks and is one week away from setting a new record. Shaboozey also performed during the ceremony.

Meanwhile, Johnson was a big winner on the night, picking up album of the year for his work Skinwhich included his recent hits “The Painter” and “Dirt Cheap”. It was a highlight for the Texas native, affectionately known to fans as CoJo, who has been steadily building his reputation for recording stellar songs and putting on high-energy concerts.

When Johnson and his producer Willmon took the stage to accept the honor, Willmon told the audience, “It takes an army of people to make a great record, but I gotta tell you, it's about that cowboy kicking the shaboozey for many. years, everyone.”

Many country music fans took to social media in anger and confusion over the comment, which seemingly threw Shaboozey some shade, though some weren't sure if the comment was an intentional dig at the creator of “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” or unfortunate attempt at a joke that just came off wrong.

Either way, Shaboozey doesn't seem bothered by the comment. Shaboozey posted a photo on Twitter of himself after the show, with the caption “No one's kicking me!”

Shaboozey may not have won a CMA trophy, but he has more awards opportunities ahead of him as he's up for five Grammys in 2025, including multiple nominations for “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” in the best country categories. song, best country solo act and song of the year. Shaboozey is also nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist, while the song “Spaghettii,” his collaboration with Beyoncé and Linda Martell on the pop superstar. Cowboy Carteris ready for the best melodic rap performance.