In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the five-time Grammy nominee also opens up about the first country star he ever lovedBefore Shaboozey had a hit on his hands with "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," he had a prominent feature on Beyoncé's Grammy-winning album Cowboy Carter.

Beyoncé, who was nominated for 11 awards, also won for best country duo/group performance for the song “II Most Wanted.”

When Beyoncé won album of the year for “Cowboy Carter” at the end of the Grammys more than eight years later, Blue Ivy accompanied her to the stage. She dedicated the win to Linda Martell, 83, the trailblazing Black country singer who can be heard on the album.