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Country Star Dedicates His First Grammy To Children Of Immigrants
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- Shaboozey wins his first Grammy, taking Best Country Duo/Group Performance for Amen with Jelly Roll, marking a milestone in his rising national profile.
- The victory was dedicated to immigrants, with Shaboozey calling immigrants the builders of the country and saying the award is for their children.
- Shaboozey’s Nigerian-immigrant heritage and Virginian upbringing shape his identity and underscore the immigrant narrative in his win.
- The Grammys 2026 coverage framed immigration as a recurring theme amid deportation campaigns and ICE activity.
- Entering with eight prior Grammy nominations, Shaboozey’s growing national profile is highlighted by nominations for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for Good News.
- The Grammys Premiere Ceremony streamed online before the TV broadcast, where Shaboozey accepted the award.
- Onstage, Shaboozey expressed pride in his ancestors and supporters who believed in him during the win.
- Rolling Stone’s event coverage highlighted Shaboozey’s rise from a small Virginia town to national recognition.
- Shaboozey’s broader career reflects a dreamer’s journey from modest beginnings toward Grammy success.
- PEOPLE's coverage emphasizes Shaboozey’s emotional moment and his identity as a child of Nigerian immigrants.
- Shaboozey thanked his mom personally on stage, highlighting the immigrant-family sacrifice behind his success.
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