Beyoncé has revealed that Shaboozie and female country singers were what inspired her to turn to country music.
In March, the music icon released his first country album, “Cowboy Carter,” which includes the songs “Sweet Honey Buckin'” and “Spaghetti,” featuring singer Shaboozie.
“When it comes to breaking down barriers, not everyone is ready to embrace change,” Beyoncé told The Hollywood Reporter about her move to country music, “but when I see Shaboozie dominating the charts and beautiful country singers soaring to new heights and inspiring the world, that's exactly what motivates me.”
Shabousi told the outlet he was grateful for the attention he received following the release of “Cowboy Carter,” which has garnered more than 1 billion streams on Spotify.
“It was really cool to have her bring so much attention to me at once, and her bringing me attention at that time really helped me get my act off the ground,” Shabousi explained. “She really expanded on what I was already doing in this field. It was really cool to hear something like that from such an influential (and) historical figure.”
The singer-songwriter added: “It's amazing how far country music has come since Beyoncé started her project. It's amazing how the music has spread all over the world.”
Shaboozy released her first album, Lady Wrangler, in 2018, but gained attention earlier this year with the release of her single, A Bar Song (Tipsy).
Beyoncé's country album, which made her the first black woman to top the Billboard Country Albums chart, also features a host of breakout talent, including Tierra Kennedy, Willie Jones, Britney Spencer, Rayna Roberts and Tanner Adel.