Long before becoming one of country music’s fastest-rising names, Shaboozey found himself waiting for a career-defining answer. After recording vocals for Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter,' the singer had no idea whether his contributions would make the final cut. Now, with a new album on the horizon, Shaboozey’s latest reflection on that pivotal moment is turning heads among fans.

Recently, in a Rolling Stone cover story, Shaboozey revealed that he had no idea whether his contributions to Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' would make the final cut until the tracklist was released. The singer admitted that the uncertainty lingered even after recording his verses, making the eventual reveal all the more surreal. What surprised him even more was discovering that Beyoncé had not changed a single thing, allowing him to appear on the album exactly as he recorded it.

"I recorded two of those verses, and when it came out, she didn't change a single thing, not an ad lib, nothing," Shaboozey told Rolling Stone.

Shaboozey ultimately appeared on both ‘Spaghettii’ and ‘Sweet Honey Buckin’, turning months of uncertainty into a career-defining moment. Looking back, the singer described working with Beyoncé as a true pinch-me experience and praised the work ethic that helped make her a global icon. More importantly, the collaboration left him with a lesson he still carries today: Beyoncé didn’t need another Beyoncé; she wanted Shaboozey to be himself.

And while 'Cowboy Carter' helped elevate his profile, Shaboozey’s attention has already shifted to the road ahead.

Shaboozey’s next chapter begins with an ambitious new Western epic

Shaboozey will release his fourth studio album, ‘The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales’, on July 31. Instead of revisiting the deeply personal storytelling that defined ‘Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going’, he dives headfirst into cinematic world-building, crafting a 20-track outlaw revenge saga fueled by tragedy, romance, and Western mythology. Through his imprint American Dogwood and partnership with EMPIRE, the singer has already begun building anticipation with the singles ‘Born To Die’ and ‘Cowgirl’, the latter arriving alongside a music video featuring reality television personality Ciara Miller.

Beyond the album, Shaboozey is preparing for a packed run of live performances. Before launching his headlining ‘Outlaws Never Die Tour’ across North America in September, he will take over major festival stages at Barefoot Country Music Fest, Halifax Music Fest, Country Thunder Wisconsin, and Boots and Hearts West. With a sprawling concept album on the way, a busy touring schedule ahead, and momentum still building from ‘Cowboy Carter’, Shaboozey is steering his outlaw era into full gear.

From earning Beyoncé’s trust on ‘Cowboy Carter’ to gearing up for ‘The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales’, Shaboozey has wasted no time turning a breakthrough into a launchpad.

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Written by

Lisa Roy

Edited by

Itti Mahajan