Shaboozey
with Noeline Hofmann
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Date & TimeFriday, September 18, 20268:00 PM
Rising multi-faceted artist Shaboozey is building his own world, carving his lane in the alternative country and hip-hop space. Born to parents of Nigerian descent and raised in the small town of Woodbridge, VA, Shaboozey grew up on an eclectic mix of music encompassing everything from classic hip-hop and R&B, to country and blues icons like Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers, Garth Brooks, and Lead Belly, to master lyricists, such as Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. A true crossover artist, he began his epic 2024 run in March with two standout features on Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER—the only artist with multiple appearances on the album. His latest body of work, the critically acclaimed masterpiece Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200 and was praised in The New York Times for “bring[ing] hip-hop grit to country.” The album’s smash single “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which is 2X RIAA-certified platinum and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, launched him to mainstream stardom and has become the song of the summer. With the meteoric rise of “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Shaboozey and Beyoncé became the first Black artists to score back-to-back leaders in the Billboard Hot Country Songs’ 66-year history. True to his Virginia roots, Shaboozey aims to continue the region’s long-standing tradition of prolific creativity, this time by expanding the scope of contemporary hip-hop and introducing modern Americana to a global audience.
Showtimes
Elevate your Ascend Amphitheater experience. Enjoy a private cash bar, air conditioning, and private restrooms — plus easy entry through the VIP gate to the left of the box office. Note: Show ticket must be purchased separately.
No need to beat the rush to rent your lawn chair. Reserve your lawn chair in advance for the best deal! Note: Show ticket must be purchased separately.
Spread out and relax on the lawn with a blanket! Purchase in advance to lock in the best price and pick up at the venue. Each fits two to three people and is yours to keep after the show. Note: Show ticket must be purchased separately.
Skip the lines and be among the first in! Head to the Express Entry gate located to the right of the main ticket gates on 1st Avenue. Access is available all evening, but arrive 25 minutes before the gate opens to ensure early entry. Note: Show ticket must be purchased separately.