Shaboozey Makes History With First Grammy Win at 2026 Awards
- Feb 2
- 2 min read
Nigerian-American singer Collins Obinna Chibueze, popularly known as Shaboozey, secured his first-ever Grammy Award at the 68th Grammy Awards held on Sunday night in Los Angeles, marking a defining moment in his fast-rising career.
The Virginia-born artiste won the Best Country Duo/Group Performance category for “Amen,” a faith-driven country collaboration with American singer Jelly Roll. The track, featured on Jelly Roll’s album, stands out for its blend of modern country sounds with themes of spirituality, gratitude, and personal renewal.
The win places Shaboozey among a growing wave of genre-crossing artistes reshaping the boundaries of country music. Known for fusing hip-hop, R&B, and country influences, the Igbo-descended musician has steadily built a reputation for pushing sonic limits while maintaining emotional depth in his storytelling.
The award was presented during the Grammy Premiere Ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena. Shaboozey arrived at the venue shortly before his category was announced, a moment that heightened the emotion of his victory.
Overcome with emotion on stage, the singer dedicated the award to his mother, an immigrant who had just retired from nursing after more than three decades of working multiple jobs to support her family. He later expanded the tribute to immigrants across the United States, praising their cultural and economic contributions.
His remarks resonated widely online, with many viewers describing the speech as one of the most heartfelt moments of the ceremony. The win also marked a milestone for Jelly Roll, earning him his first Grammy Award and further highlighting the Recording Academy’s increasing openness to genre-blending collaborations.
Shaboozey later described the moment as surreal, crediting his management teams for their consistent support. The main Grammy Awards ceremony was broadcast on CBS and streamed globally on Paramount.
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