Shaboozey was the first artist to take the stage to receive a trophy at this year’s People’s Choice County Awards. He was crowned New Artist of 2024. “I’m so honored and extremely humbled,” Shaboozey said as he read an acceptance speech he had prepared. “I never would have thought in a million years that I would be up here at the Grand Ole Opry accepting something like this.” He proceeded to thank several people in the industry, including his label and country radio, before sharing love for those closest to him. “Thank you to all my friends and family in Nashville for showing up with me,” he a…