The 2025 American Music Awards are shaping up to be the ultimate kickoff to summer, with an all-star lineup fans won’t want to miss. On Thursday, May 15, CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced the slate of performers for this year’s AMAs, set to take place at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The list features a dynamic mix of genres and generations — promising something for everyone. Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Gloria Estefan, Benson Boone, Lainey Wilson, and Reneé Rapp are all scheduled to hit the stage, with performances ranging from career-spanning retrospectives to exciting new music debuts. Shelton, 48, will…
Author: Kelly Whitewood
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani were listed among the performers at the 2025 American Music Awards, but fans at the show got a different experience than expected. Although they were announced as live performers, attendees quickly realized that Shelton and Stefani’s sets were actually pre-recorded. TikTok videos shared from the venue showed that instead of live appearances, the couple’s performances were broadcast on large screens for the audience — just like what viewers saw at home. One TikTok clip showed Shelton’s hit “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” playing while a video of him in a blue striped shirt and jeans…
Beyoncé Makes History at the 2025 American Music Awards with Win for Favorite Female Country Artist In a moment that sent shockwaves through the music industry, Beyoncé walked away with the Favorite Female Country Artist award at this year’s American Music Awards, held in Las Vegas on May 26. The win stunned many, not just because of her genre-defying leap, but because she triumphed over country heavyweights like Lainey Wilson, Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley, and Megan Moroney. This landmark victory marks Beyoncé’s boldest crossover success to date—cementing her growing presence in a genre long rooted in tradition and often resistant…
Jelly Roll and Allie Colleen’s Rain-Soaked Duet of “Save Me” Moves Fans to Tears In a moment that felt more like a shared confession than a concert, Jelly Roll and Allie Colleen joined voices under a stormy sky to deliver a soul-stirring performance of “Save Me.” Despite the downpour, their voices cut through the rain with a rawness that silenced the crowd and electrified every heart in attendance. Originally written and performed by Jelly Roll, “Save Me” is a haunting ballad that explores the shadows of addiction, regret, and the longing for redemption. Known for blending country, rock, and hip-hop…
Blake Shelton Brings Down the House with “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” at the 2025 AMAs Blake Shelton took center stage at the 2025 American Music Awards with fire in his heart and country in his bones, delivering a gritty, electrifying performance of his latest single, “Stay Country or Die Tryin’.” Bathed in amber light and surrounded by steel-blue hues, Shelton stepped out in full country form—cowboy hat, guitar slung across his chest, and that familiar gleam in his eye. “Let’s take it back home, y’all,” he shouted before tearing into a performance that would shake the rafters. From the…
Lainey Wilson Electrifies ACM Awards with Soulful “Whirlwind” Performance Lainey Wilson—country music’s unstoppable blend of grit and grace—delivered one of the most unforgettable moments at the 60th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards with a passionate live performance of her latest single, “Whirlwind.” Broadcast live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the performance was a standout in a night packed with talent, earning Wilson yet another wave of praise for her authentic storytelling and powerhouse presence. Clad in her iconic bell-bottoms and a sparkling fringe jacket, the Louisiana native stepped into the spotlight like a storm…
Toby Keith Delivers One of the Most Emotional Performances of His Life in Tribute to Veterans and His Own Battle Toby Keith has always been a voice for the American spirit—but few moments in his storied career have been as moving as this one. During a powerful performance of his iconic anthem “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American),” Keith paused the show to welcome a wounded veteran on stage—a young soldier who had lost both legs in service to his country. The crowd erupted as the soldier, walking proudly on prosthetic legs, made his way to…
One Night, Two Stages, and a Tale of Two Loves: Miranda Lambert and Gwen Stefani Stir Emotions in Unforgettable Performances It was an evening of raw emotion and unforgettable music as two women connected by one man delivered powerful performances on opposite sides of the country—one singing through heartbreak, the other celebrating love. Miranda Lambert Breaks Down During “Over You” in Illinois At her concert in Tinley Park, Illinois, Miranda Lambert gave fans a glimpse of the vulnerability behind her powerhouse voice. While performing “Over You,” the heart-wrenching song she co-wrote with ex-husband Blake Shelton, Miranda became visibly emotional, pausing…
Shooter Jennings Opens Up About His Mother Jessi Colter: “The Truth Is Beautiful” At 46, Shooter Jennings — son of outlaw country icons Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter — is peeling back the curtain on a story long clouded by myths and speculation. In a rare, candid interview, Shooter spoke openly about the legacy of his mother and the often misunderstood life she led alongside one of country music’s most legendary rebels. Jessi Colter, remembered for her powerful hit “I’m Not Lisa” and as one of the few women in the Outlaw Country movement, has often been viewed through the…
Marry Trump, Donald Trump’s niece and the daughter of his late brother Frank, who passed away from a heart attack in 1981, has been outspoken in her criticism of her uncle. She wrote about Donald and the Trump family in her all-tell book Too Much and Never Enough, which was published in 2020. The president is “completely incapable of leading this country and it’s dangerous to allow him to do so,” she wrote in the book, among other things. Trump’s niece referred to his second term in office as “uniquely dangerous times.” Marry recently spoke about her concerns about her…