Shaboozey is pouring up a double shot of country music history.
After his viral moment at the 2025 American Music Awards, the “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” musician offered a little insight as to what led to him rolling his eyes onstage during the ceremony May 26.
ICYMI, as Shaboozey and fellow country musician Megan Moroney presented the award for Favorite Country Duo or Group, they celebrated country music’s history at the awards ceremony by detailing the winners during the inaugural 1974 AMAs—including Charley Pride and Lynn Anderson.
“This award went to The Carter Family,” Megan exclaimed, “who basically invented country music.”
As the camera cut back to Shaboozey, he paused and cut his eyes before continuing to announce the nominees for the award, which was ultimately presented to Dan + Shay.
Following the event, Shaboozey let off a series of tweets seemingly calling out the moment.
“Google: Lesley Riddle, Steve Tartar, Harry Gay, Defoe Bailey and The Carter Family,” the 30-year-old wrote on X May 26, as he highlighted Black country musicians, whom The Carter Family (which included Johnny Cash’s wife June Carter Cash) had credited for influencing their sound in country music.
