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From Outsider to Superstar: Inside Shaboozey’s Journey in Country Music


Discover how Shaboozey's faith, passion and unique style helped him break barriers and achieve country music stardom

After growing up in Woodbridge, Virgina, Shaboozey (real name Collins Chibueze) has earned his spot in the music industry thanks to his determination, work ethic and “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” Now, he’s ready to celebrate a country that continues to provide him with countless gifts. “With the theme being fine tailoring, it made sense to do something that was a little bit out of my comfort zone, but at the end of the day, I think a lot of people loved it,” he told Us of the turquoise beaded look, complete with matching grillz. Early in his career, he remembered a Nashville friend telling him, “You can write a song as long as you have a story to tell.” The words made Shaboozey realize he had a home in the country music genre.

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