After multiple people peppered the 2024 CMA Awards with microaggressions disguised as jokes toward breakthrough artist Shaboozey, producer Trent Willmon - one of said artists - took to social media in an attempt to clarify his words.

Johnson’s producer Trent Willmon wasn't the only person to make a joke using Shaboozey's name during the 2024 CMA Awards in Nashville

Shaboozey seemed confused — but still smiling — after a bizarre moment at the 2024 CMA Awards where Cody Johnson 's producer Trent Willmon brought up his name while the two men were onstage to claim their Album of the Year trophy for Leather.

Cody Johnson’s visibly uncomfortable reaction to his producer's remark only added fuel to the fire, sparking widespread debate across social media

Shaboozey is taking things in stride after Wednesday night's (Nov. 20) CMA Awards - and following a curious comment from Cody Johnson's producer Trent Willmon. At the CMAs - which were held at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena - Shaboozey was nominated for new artist of the year and single of the year for "A Bar Song (Tipsy).

Holding the award in his hands, Willmon addressed Johnson, who stood directly behind him, and said, "I got to tell ya, this is for this cowboy who has been kicking Shaboozey for a lot of years, Cody Johnson.

Shaboozey has spoken out after the 2024 Country Music Awards, during which many say he was snubbed and his name served as a running joke among fellow artists. Following a breakout year, Shaboozey was nominated for Best New Artist and Single of the Year at the 58th annual CMAs in Nashville on Wednesday (November 20).