Shaboozey and Jelly Roll dominated the CMA Fest stage as they lead the crowd in prayer with “Amen.”

Shaboozey, Jelly Roll; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Shaboozey and Jelly Roll united for a stirring performance of their new collaboration, “Amen,” at the 2025 CMA Fest. “God is in this building,” Shaboozey said as he walked on stage.

Shaboozey, whose real name is Collins Obinna Chibueze, launched the performance by singing the opening verse on his own before welcoming Jelly Roll to the stage for a show-stopping performance of the powerful track.

The chart-topping hitmakers then joined together on the chorus for a soul-stirring harmony. “Somebody say a prayer for me/ ‘Cause the pills ran out, and I still can’t sleep/ Somebody send a word upstairs/ ‘Cause the bar’s shut down, and I’m God knows where/ So should knock on Heaven’s door/ ‘Cause mine ain’t working anymore/ Somebody say a prayer for me/ All I’m asking for is a little mercy, Amen,” Shaboozey and Jelly Roll sang on the chorus.

Shaboozey, Jelly Roll; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

“Amen” appears on the deluxe version of Shaboozey’s third studio album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going: The Complete Edition, which arrived on April 25, 2025, via American Dogwood/Empire Distribution. The 18-track project also features his chart-topping anthem “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” his current single “Good News,” as well as collaborations with Noah Cyrus, Sierra Ferrell, Myles Smith, BigXthaPlug and Paul Cauthen.

Shaboozey made his CMA Fest debut in 2024 when he exploded onto the country music scene with his viral anthem, “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”

2025 CMA Fest

Dubbed “The Music Event of Summer,” CMA Fest Presented by SoFi featured 30+ performances from some of Country music’s hottest stars, including Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Cody Johnson, Riley Green, Jason Aldean, Trace Adkins, Jordan Davis, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Parker McCollum, Ashley McBryde, Rascal Flatts, The Red Clay Strays, Dylan Scott, Zach Top, Keith Urban and more.

The three-hour broadcast also included unforgettable collaborations from the 2025 CMA Fest. Brooks & Dunn teamed up with Lainey Wilson for “Play Something Country” and with Marcus King for “Rock My World [Little Country Girl],” Dierks Bentley joined forces with Zach Top on “Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)” and a “Mountain Music” medley, Cody Johnson and Carín León performed “She Hurts Like Tequila,” Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll delivered a powerful performance of “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” Jason Aldean and Travis Tritt united for “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive,” Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins teamed up for  “Hillbilly Bone,” and Bailey Zimmerman and BigXthaPlug showcased their new duet “All The Way” and more.

Shaboozey, Jelly Roll; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

CMA Fest presented by SoFi was filmed at Nissan Stadium during Music City’s four-day country music festival, which took place Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8. 2025 marked the 19th consecutive year that CMA has produced a summer concert TV special. The show is a production of the Country Music Association, executive produced and written by Robert Deaton and directed by Alan Carter. The 2025 airing marks the 22nd consecutive year CMA has produced a summer concert TV special.

The CMA Fest special aired on Thursday, June 26 at 8/7c on ABC and is available to watch on-demand on Friday, June 27 via Hulu.