Cody Johnson's producer's remarks shading Shaboozey sparks Internet uproar: 'No one found it funny'

NASHVILLE, TENNESEE: Social media has been buzzing after Cody Johnson's acceptance speech for 'Album of the Year' at the CMA Awards. Johnson, who won the prestigious award for his album 'Leather' after years of hard work and dedication to country music, had a moment that took an unexpected turn.

When he passed the microphone to his producer Trent Willmon, things got awkward, Whiskey Riff reported. Willmon’s speech seemed to include a subtle dig at music artist Shaboozey, which quickly caught the attention of fans online. Johnson’s visibly uncomfortable reaction to his producer's remark only added fuel to the fire, sparking widespread debate across social media.

Cody Johnson seems a little surprised after Trent Willmon's remark about Shaboozey

During the CMA Awards on November 20, Cody Johnson was caught off guard by a comment by his producer Trent Willmon during the acceptance speech. 

As Johnson received the award from Don Johnson and Katharine McPhee, he expressed surprise, saying, "I did not expect that." However, things took an unexpected turn when Willmon took the microphone. 

Willmon made a statement that left the crowd confused, saying, "It takes an army of people to make a great record, but I gotta tell ya, this is for this cowboy who’s been kicking Shaboozey for a lot of years."

The comment immediately sparked speculation online, with fans questioning whether Willmon was taking a jab at Shaboozey or just making a pun with his name. It’s important to note that Shaboozey had also been nominated for a viral hit titled 'A Bar Son (Tipsy)'.

Amid the growing online debate, Shaboozey himself responded shortly after the award ceremony. Sharing a picture of himself smiling inside an SUV limousine, he added the caption, "Ain't nobody kicking me," with a hand gesture that seemed to dismiss any negativity. 

Internet erupts over Cody Johnson's producer's remark during CMA Award speech

After Cody Johnson and producer Trent Willmon’s CMA Awards acceptance speech, which allegedly included a jab at Shaboozey, several people took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their views on the same.

One social media user claimed, "Yes, Cody Johnson's producer Trent Willmon just said that Cody Johnson has been "kicking Shaboozey for a lot of years" after Johnson won Album of the Year. You have to believe that was intentional."

Another commented, “Gives a whole new meaning to "I hate everything."”

An X user wrote, “What'd that guy say about shaboozey lmaooo cody johnson looked uncomfortable.” 

Another asked, “Hey white hat: what kind of little wimp has to shit talk another nominee in his speech? Keep Shaboozey’s name outta your mouth. #CMAawards.”

One critic questioned, “Did I really just hear on #CMA that guy say kicking shaboozey? Can you get more inappropriate?”

One person explained, “The only thing i can think was cody johnson's producer was trying to make a joke about kicking "booty" and replaced it with shaboozey as a horrible pun that no one found funny lol.”

“HOLD ON “kicking Shaboozey” ??? #CMAawards,” one individual asked.

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