Queen Bey wasn't in the building, but the superstar behind snubbed Cowboy Carter country album, was on a lot of people's minds at this year's CMA Awards

Holding the award in his hands, Willmon addressed Johnson, who stood directly behind him, and said, "I got to tell ya, this is for this cowboy who has been kicking Shaboozey for a lot of years, Cody Johnson.

Shaboozey has spoken out after the 2024 Country Music Awards, during which many say he was snubbed and his name served as a running joke among fellow artists. Following a breakout year, Shaboozey was nominated for Best New Artist and Single of the Year at the 58th annual CMAs in Nashville on Wednesday (November 20).