"Amen" is a song by American musicians Shaboozey and Jelly Roll. It was released on country radio on October 15, 2025, as the third single from the complete edition of the former's third studio album Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going (2025). It was produced by Danny Majic, Nevin Sastry and Sean Cook.
It won a Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance in 2026.
Composition
The song centers on the artists battling their inner demons[1] and looking for hope and grace.[2] The instrumental opens with a twangy guitar riff and introduces more elements over the course of the first verse, in which Shaboozey reflects on his mistakes and worries that he might have destroyed his relationship with God. Drum patterns enter the instrumental during the chorus,[3] in which the protagonist begs for someone to say a prayer for him, as his unhealthy ways of coping are not working.[2][3] In the second verse, Jelly Roll sings that while he currently lacks direction in life, he hopes for a positive future where he will not feel ashamed of himself, nor will God.[3]
Accolades
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
- ^ Pointer, Flisadam (April 25, 2025). "Shaboozey And Jelly Roll Scream 'Amen' On Their Triumphant Song About Battling Internal Demons". Uproxx. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ a b "Shaboozey + Jelly Roll's 'Amen' Is a Plea for Mercy". Taste of Country. April 25, 2025. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ a b c Mower, Maxim (April 25, 2025). "'Amen' by Shaboozey & Jelly Roll - Lyrics & Meaning". Holler. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Willman, Chris (November 7, 2025). "Grammy Nominations 2026: Kendrick Lamar Leads With Nine as Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Leon Thomas Land Among Top Nominees". Variety. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
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- ^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ^ "Canada Country: Week of February 21, 2026". Billboard Canada. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 2, 2025. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2025". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2025". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
- ^ "American single certifications – Shaboozey – Amen". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
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