In the world of country music, where storytelling reigns supreme, few artists have managed to craft a tale as raw, vulnerable, and beautifully heartbreaking as Shaboozey does with his latest single, “Highway.” Fresh off two CMA Award nominations (Best New Artist & Single of the Year) the Nigerian-American artist continues to prove why he’s a rising force in the genre. Combining poignant lyrics with soulful melodies, Shaboozey delivers a ballad that delves deep into the emotional toll of a relationship’s end, with his signature Western acoustic vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Highway” is more than just a breakup song; it’s an emotional odyssey wrapped in acoustic guitars and layered harmonies, with Shaboozey’s deep baritone vocals pulling listeners into a space of reflection and melancholy. The song embodies the distinct sound that Shaboozey has carved out in 2024, a year that has seen him dominate the airwaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This release follows the incredible success of Shaboozey’s previous hit, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”, which achieved double platinum sales in Australia and spent five weeks at #1 on the ARIA Singles Chart. A celebration of country values and breaking free of the 9-to-5 grind-the track highlighted his ability to seamlessly blend smooth vocals with upbeat, clap-tempo rhythms, crowd-filled backup vocals, and folksy acoustic guitar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shaboozey’s triumph with “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” marked a significant achievement for independent artists everywhere. It was the first independent single to reach #1 on the ARIA charts in five years, holding the spot for a consecutive second week. The song’s success has seen it dominate multiple charts in Australia, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The song’s popularity has been further amplified by remixes from illustrious DJs David Guetta and Alesso, expanding its reach across the dance and alternative genres, too. Shaboozey’s impact extends beyond his singles, with his album “Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ABOUT SHABOOZEY:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A true crossover artist, he began his epic rise to stardom with two standout features on Beyonc\u00e9’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 Rolling Stone for “honoring country tradition and moving it forward.” NPR says he is “The future of country music,” and the Los Angeles Times has crowned him as “the breakout country artist of the year.” The album’s smash single “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” has achieved 6X RIAA- platinum certification, holds the longest reign of 2024 at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has broken records dominating Billboard’s Country Airplay and Mediabase\/Country Aircheck charts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The single has accumulated over a billion streams across DSPs, propelling him into mainstream stardom and securing the title of song of the summer 2024. It also made history with “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM,” making Shaboozey and Beyonc\u00e9 the first Black artists to score back-to-back No. 1s on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. He garnered Best New Artist and Song of the Summer nominations at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards , recently won the New Artist of 2024 and New Artist Song of 2024 awards at the People’s Choice Country Awards and was named a TIME100 NEXT honoree. He has also been nominated for New Artist of the Year and Single of the Year at the 2024 Country Music Association Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Highlighting not only his musical vision but also his commitment to influencing modern fashion, Shaboozey recently debuted his collaboration for YSL Beauty’s MYSLF Le Parfum for a groundbreaking campaign. Honouring his Virginia roots, Shaboozey continues the region’s long-standing tradition of prolific creativity by expanding the scope of contemporary hip-hop, introducing modern Americana to a global audience, and bringing a unique sense of artistry to the world. His debut headline tour “Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going” sold out in every market ahead of its launch and he is set for a run of arena performances supporting Jelly Roll’s “Beautifully Broken” tour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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