SHABOOZEY TEAMS UP WITH JELLY ROLL FOR POWERFUL NEW SINGLE “AMEN” AHEAD OF FIRST-EVER AUSTRALIAN TOUR
There’s something truly special happening in country music right now, and at the center of it all is the trailblazing Shaboozey. The Virginia native, celebrated for blending country with hip-hop, folk, and pop, continues to redefine the genre with the release of his latest single, “Amen”, featuring country powerhouse Jelly Roll.
Following the global viral success of his record-breaking hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”, Shaboozey delivers “Amen” as both an intimate and anthemic statement. The song resonates with raw honesty, spiritual overtones, and uplifting lyrics that strike deep, instantly connecting with listeners.
The collaboration between Shaboozey and Jelly Roll was unveiled live during Shaboozey’s unforgettable set at Coachella 2025, where fans were moved by its heartfelt delivery. Their undeniable chemistry brings “Amen” to life, cementing the track as one of the year’s most anticipated releases.
“This song is about faith, resilience, and finding strength in your journey,” says Shaboozey. “Working with Jelly Roll was a full-circle moment for me. He welcomed me on his first major arena tour in 2024 and have become great friends and collaborators as a result – I’m grateful that we get to share this message together.”
“Amen” is featured on ‘Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going: The Complete Edition’, the deluxe edition of Shaboozey’s critically acclaimed album. The expanded project includes six new tracks, such as the recent single “Blink Twice”, featuring BRIT Award-winning UK artist Myles Smith.
Adding to the excitement, Shaboozey has announced his first-ever Australian tour in 2025, joining Jelly Roll as a special guest on “The Down Under 2025 Tour” as well as appearing at the inaugural Strummingbird Festivals and Sunburnt Country Festival across the country.
ABOUT SHABOOZEY
5X GRAMMY® nominated singer-songwriter Shaboozey is building his own world, carving his lane in the alternative country and hip-hop space. Born to parents of Nigerian descent and raised in the small town of Woodbridge, VA, the multi-faceted artist grew up on an eclectic mix of music encompassing classic hip-hop and R&B, to country and blues icons like Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers, Garth Brooks, and Lead Belly, to master lyricists, such as Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. A true crossover artist, he began his epic rise to stardom with two standout features on Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER-the only artist with multiple appearances on the album. His latest body of work, the critically acclaimed masterpiece Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200 and was praised by The New York Times for “bring[ing] hip-hop grit to country” and by Rolling Stone for “honoring country tradition and moving it forward.” The album’s breakthrough anthem, the 8X RIAA-Platinum certified, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” holds the record for the longest-leading Hot 100 No. 1 while also topping Billboard’s Hot Country Songs, Country Airplay Chart, and Mediabase/Country Aircheck charts. The single has accumulated over a billion streams across DSPs and made history making Shaboozey the first Black male artist to simultaneously top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and Hot 100. In conjunction with the release, Shaboozey received major critical recognition and a wide array of nominations at the GRAMMY Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, Country Music Association Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards, along with wins at the Billboard Music Awards and People’s Choice Country Awards. Continuing to raise the bar with each release, his follow-up single “Good News” earned Shaboozey his second #1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart. Staying true to his Virginian roots, Shaboozey strives to continue the region’s long-standing tradition of prolific creativity, this time by expanding the scope of contemporary hip-hop and introducing modern Americana to a global audience.
In 2025, Shaboozey will embark on his first-ever Australian tour, performing at arenas and festivals across Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Adelaide, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney, and Townsville as part of Jelly Roll’s “The Down Under 2025 Tour.” This international expansion reflects not only his rising stardom but also his ability to connect with audiences worldwide.