{"id":2009242,"date":"2025-09-09T16:17:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2009242"},"modified":"2025-09-09T16:17:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:17:16","slug":"shaboozey-drops-took-a-walk-for-the-long-walk-soundtrack-and-earns-cma-new-artist-nomination-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/shaboozey-drops-took-a-walk-for-the-long-walk-soundtrack-and-earns-cma-new-artist-nomination-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Shaboozey Drops &#8216;Took a Walk&#8217; for &#8216;The Long Walk&#8217; Soundtrack and Earns CMA New Artist Nomination | News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"ArticleCopyContainer\">\n<div data-display-name=\"GenericText\" class=\"article-block article-block-text css-1cgrwt0 e1arxily0\">\n<p><strong>Shaboozey<\/strong> is having a moment, and it\u2019s not slowing down anytime soon. Fresh off dominating the charts with his country-trap anthem \u201cA Bar Song (Tipsy)\u201d\u2014which spent a record-breaking run on the Billboard Hot 100\u2014the Nigerian-American artist is back with a brand-new track, \u201cTook a Walk.\u201d The song will play over the end credits of the highly anticipated Stephen King adaptation &#8220;The Long Walk,&#8221; hitting theaters <strong>September 12, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"article-block article-block-title\">From \u201cTipsy\u201d to the Big Screen<\/h3>\n<div data-display-name=\"GenericText\" class=\"article-block article-block-text css-1cgrwt0 e1arxily0\">\n<p>Known for effortlessly blending hip hop swagger with Nashville storytelling, Shaboozey is stepping into cinematic territory with this haunting ballad. Inspired by the film\u2019s gritty dystopian story, the Virginia native crafted \u201cTook a Walk\u201d alongside rising country star <strong>Stephen Wilson Jr.<\/strong> The result? A soulful, reflective track that perfectly caps off King\u2019s dark narrative while showing off Shaboozey\u2019s versatility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"article-block article-block-title\">A CMA Nod Seals the Moment<\/h3>\n<div data-display-name=\"GenericText\" class=\"article-block article-block-text css-1cgrwt0 e1arxily0\">\n<p>The track\u2019s release comes as Shaboozey continues to rack up industry recognition. He\u2019s officially nominated for New Artist of the Year at the 2025 CMA Awards, a milestone that cements his spot as one of the leading voices pushing country music into a new era. He\u2019ll go head-to-head with artists like Ella Langley, Zach Top, and even collaborator Stephen Wilson Jr. at the ceremony on <strong>November 19<\/strong> in Nashville.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-display-name=\"GenericText\" class=\"article-block article-block-text css-1cgrwt0 e1arxily0\">\n<p>Shaboozey\u2019s success isn\u2019t just about streams and accolades\u2014it\u2019s proof of how Black artists are redefining genres that once tried to box them out. From blending country, hip hop, and R&amp;B to penning a song for a Stephen King thriller, his rise represents a cultural shift in how fans\u2014and the music industry\u2014are embracing boundary-pushing talent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-display-name=\"GenericText\" class=\"article-block article-block-text css-1cgrwt0 e1arxily0\">\n<p>\u201cTook a Walk\u201d is available now on all major streaming platforms. &#8220;The Long Walk&#8221; hits theaters September 12. The CMA Awards air live from Nashville on November 19.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.bet.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shaboozey is having a moment, and it\u2019s not slowing down anytime soon. 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