AceShowbiz - Shaboozey triumphed at the People's Choice Country Awards, receiving the New Artist of 2024 honor and acknowledging Beyonce Knowles' impact on his career. Shaboozey's victory at the Grand Ole Opry marked his first major country music award.

In his acceptance speech, he expressed his gratitude to his fans, industry professionals and family. He also gave a heartfelt thank-you to Beyonce, acknowledging her support and the role she played in his rise. "Thank you, Beyonce, you're amazing," Shaboozey proclaimed.

Shaboozey's success at the People's Choice Country Awards was not solely due to his debut single "A Bar Song (Tipsy)". He was also featured on two tracks from Beyonce's critically acclaimed country album "Cowboy Carter", "Spaghetti" and "Sweet Honey Buckiin' ". Beyonce's album earned her 12 nominations at the awards ceremony, leading all artists.

Despite not winning any awards herself, Beyonce's influence on the country music industry was evident through the success of Shaboozey and other artists featured on "Cowboy Carter". The album has been credited with shining a spotlight on black country artists and highlighting the genre's diverse roots.

In a previous statement, Beyonce shared her motivations for creating "Cowboy Carter" and her experiences within the country music community. "This album has been over five years in the making," she wrote. "It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed...and it was very clear that I wasn't. But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive."

Shaboozey's award-winning performance and Beyonce's ongoing impact demonstrate the transformative power of collaboration and the importance of recognizing diversity within the music industry.