Shaboozey Makes History with Grammy Win, Jelly Roll Gifts Trophy

Country stars respond to awards show moments and tease future collaborations

Feb. 5, 2026 at 10:55am

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After winning Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the Grammys, Shaboozey addressed criticism over his comments about immigrants building America. Meanwhile, Jelly Roll plans to donate one of his three Grammy trophies to the juvenile detention center where he was once incarcerated. Additionally, Hardy hopes to create a full album featuring his hit "McArthur" with Morgan Wallen, Eric Church, and Tim McGrath.

Why it matters

Shaboozey's historic win as the first Black man to claim the Best Country Duo/Group Performance Grammy highlights the growing diversity and evolution of the country music genre. Jelly Roll's charitable gesture with his Grammy trophy demonstrates the power of redemption and giving back within the industry. The potential McArthur album collaboration would unite some of country music's biggest stars, further blending genres and expanding the reach of the format.

The details

In his Grammy acceptance speech, Shaboozey commented on the historical significance of his win, stating: "Winning this award on the first day of Black History Month, and becoming the first Black man to win Best Country Duo is Black history; it stands on the foundation laid by generations of Black people who fought, sacrificed, and succeeded long before me. This moment belongs to all of us." Jelly Roll, who won three Grammys, plans to gift one of his trophies to the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center in Nashville - the same facility where he spent time as a teenager. Meanwhile, Hardy revealed that getting Tim McGrath to appear on his song "McArthur" was a "bucket list moment," and the four artists have discussed the possibility of creating a full album together.

  • Shaboozey won the Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance on February 1, 2026 - the first day of Black History Month.
  • Jelly Roll won three Grammys at the 2026 ceremony.

The players

Shaboozey

The first Black man to win the Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance.

Jelly Roll

A country music artist who won three Grammys at the 2026 ceremony and plans to donate one of his trophies to the juvenile detention center where he was once incarcerated.

Hardy

A country music singer-songwriter who collaborated with Morgan Wallen, Eric Church, and Tim McGrath on the song "McArthur."

Morgan Wallen

A country music artist who collaborated with Hardy, Eric Church, and Tim McGrath on the song "McArthur."

Eric Church

A country music artist who collaborated with Hardy, Morgan Wallen, and Tim McGrath on the song "McArthur."

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What they’re saying

“Winning this award on the first day of Black History Month, and becoming the first Black man to win Best Country Duo is Black history; it stands on the foundation laid by generations of Black people who fought, sacrificed, and succeeded long before me. This moment belongs to all of us.”

— Shaboozey

“It was a bucket list moment to finally get Tim McGraw to say yes to one of my songs.”

— Hardy, Country Music Artist

What’s next

The judge in Shaboozey's case will decide on Tuesday whether to allow him to keep his Grammy trophy.

The takeaway

Country music is continuing to evolve, embracing diversity and charitable initiatives that demonstrate the genre's growing social consciousness. The potential McArthur album collaboration signals an exciting new era of cross-pollination between some of the format's biggest stars.