Shaboozey

Musician

American Woodbridge, Virginia, USA Taurus 6' 2" (188 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionMusician
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth09/05/1995
Age31 years
BirthplaceWoodbridge, Virginia, USA
Zodiac SignTaurus

Latest News about Shaboozey

31/07/2026

Shaboozey released his fourth studio album, 'The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales', through American Dogwood. The release is the follow-up to his 2024 album 'Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going'.

28/04/2026

Shaboozey announced his 2026 'Outlaws Never Die Tour', a fall North American headline run in support of his new album. The tour begins on 08/09/2026 in Phoenix and ends on 27/10/2026 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.

24/04/2026

Shaboozey released 'Born to Die' as the lead single from his fourth studio album, the concept project 'The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales'. The album was previewed as a western-themed work that explores a range of themes.

01/02/2026

Shaboozey won his first Grammy Award at the 2026 ceremony, taking Best Country Duo/Group Performance for 'Amen' with Jelly Roll. He accepted the award on behalf of the duo and used his speech to dedicate the win to children of immigrants and celebrate immigrant communities.

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Bio/Wiki

Real Name/Full NameCollins Obinna Chibueze
Nicknames
  • Boozey Boo
  • Boozey
  • Booze
  • Obinna

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight75 Kg (165 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Tattoo(s)Multiple tattoos on left arm

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolGar-Field Senior High School, Woodbridge
QualificationHigh school passout

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Ethnicity/DescentNigerian
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

Siblings1 Brother

Career

Debut
SongJeff Gordon (2014)
AlbumLady Wrangler (October 2018)
Genres
  • Hip hop
  • Alt-country
  • Country
  • Americana
Awards
  • New Artist of 2024 at People's Choice Country Awards
  • New Artist Song of 2024 for 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' at the People's Choice Country Awards
  • Top Song Sales Artist, Top Selling Song, and Top Country Song at 2024 Billboard Music Awards
  • Newcomer Of The Year at Variety’s Hitmakers 2024
  • 2026 Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for 'Amen' with Jelly Roll
  • Nominated for New Male Artist of the Year and Single of the Year at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards
Notable Achievements
  • Included 'Start a Riot' in 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' soundtrack (2018)
  • Signed with Republic Records in 2018
  • Gained popularity in 2024 by featuring on two songs in Beyonce's album, Cowboy Carter
  • 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' became one of Spotify’s top 5 songs of the summer and tied for the longest-running Hot 100 number-one song ever
  • Released album 'Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going' (2024), which debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200
  • Released album 'Cowboys Live Forever, Outlaws Never Die' (2022)
  • Named a TIME100 NEXT honoree and Billboard Country Power Player
  • Crowned Breakout Country Artist of the Year by Los Angeles Times
  • Called 'the future of country music' by NPR
  • Released fourth studio album 'The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales' on 31/07/2026 through American Dogwood
  • Released lead single 'Born to Die' from his fourth studio album on 24/04/2026

Style Quotient

Fashion InfluenceShaboozey's father loved American culture, influencing his fashion choices

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/shaboozey/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ShaboozeyMusic/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnPbcv9O37e39-813WETb4g
Twitterhttps://x.com/shaboozeysJeans
Spotify3y2cIKLjiOlp1Np37WiUdH
TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@shaboozey
Soundcloudshaboozey

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. His Igbo name, Chibueze, means ‘God is King’.
2. He adopted the stage name Shaboozey from a high school football coach.
3. He spent a portion of his childhood in boarding school in Nigeria.
4. His father exposed him to country music artists like Kenny Rogers and Garth Brooks.
5. Shaboozey initially pursued writing novels before switching to songwriting.
6. He started gaining recognition by uploading songs to Soundcloud.
7. He filed a lawsuit against Warner Chappell and Kreshendo in 2024 over contract issues.
8. Shaboozey performed at the halftime of the Thanksgiving game between the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions (2024 NFL season).
9. He owns a production company named V Picture Films and aims to open a music studio in Virginia.
10. His music blends country, Americana, hip-hop, and folk elements.

Also born on 9 May

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