Shaboozey Makes His Way to the Kentucky Derby

Grammy-nominated country star Shaboozey will headline this year’s FanDuel Kentucky Derby Party.

Following last year’s inaugural event featuring Luke Bryan and Ne-Yo, FanDuel is once again upping the ante for Derby weekend with its exclusive, invite-only celebration set for Friday, May 2, at the Paristown Arts and Entertainment District in Louisville, Kentucky.

“I’m hyped to be part of the Derby this year,” said Shaboozey. “It’s one of those bucket list events you dream about playing, and we’ll be bringing serious vibes to Louisville with FanDuel.”

As part of the festivities, FanDuel will donate to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA), a nonprofit that provides grants to organizations caring for, retraining, and rehoming retired racehorses.

“The Kentucky Derby is a celebration of tradition, energy, and unforgettable moments,” said Andrew Moore, General Manager of Racing at FanDuel. “Horse racing is where FanDuel’s journey began, and it remains a central part of who we are as a company. Between the iconic FanDuel party and our donation to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, we’re looking forward to making our presence in Louisville known.”

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has granted more than $40.74 million to accredited aftercare organizations since 2012, and over 20,000 Thoroughbreds have been retrained, rehomed, or retired by accredited organizations.

“For five years, FanDuel has generously supported Thoroughbred aftercare and the TAA through an annual donation,” said Walt Robertson, President of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “We’re thrilled to continue that partnership in 2025 and deeply grateful for FanDuel’s continued support.”