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4 days ago
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Shaboozey Explains The Bombastic Side-Eye From 2025 American Music Awards
Chart-topping country star, Shaboozey, went viral following the 2025 American Music Awards. While presenting the award for Favorite Country Duo Or Group with fellow country singer Megan Moroney, the 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' phenom side-eyed her after she stated that the Carter Family 'invented country.' 'This award went to the Carter Family, who basically invented country music,' Moroney read from the teleprompter. Shaboozey stood there with a puzzled look on his face, but took to social media on Tuesday (May 27) with a proper response. 'Google: Lesley Riddle, Steve Tartar, Harry Gay, Defoe Bailey, and The Carter Family…' Shaboozey tweeted the day after the awards show. 'When you uncover the true history of country music, you find a story so powerful that it cannot be erased. The real history of country music is about people coming together despite their differences, and embracing and celebrating the things that make us alike.' Not to be confused with Beyoncé and Cowboy Carter, Moroney was referring to a group of musicians from the 20th century who many consider to be the first stars of country music since their work popularized the genre. However, they did not invent the genre. Many Black musicians like guitarist Lesley Riddle was part of those pioneering artists that helped define the country sound. Shaboozey also defended Moroney on Instagram — who faced backlash about the statement— noting that his reaction had nothing to do with her. 'Just want to clear something up: my reaction at the AMAs had nothing to do with Megan Moroney! She's an incredibly talented, hard-working artist who's doing amazing things for country music and I've got nothing but respect for her,' he commented on her post. The 30-year-old continued, 'I've seen some hateful comments directed at her today, and that's not what this moment was about. Let's not twist the message— she is amazing and someone who represents the country community in the highest light!' Dan + Shay took home the win for Favorite Country Duo Or Group while Beyoncé was named Favorite Female Country Artist and Cowboy Carter won for Favorite Country Album. Check out more highlights from the 2025 American Music Awards. More from Jennifer Lopez Announces Upcoming Las Vegas Residency While Hosting 2025 AMAs Eminem Beats Out Kendrick Lamar For Hip-Hop Awards At 2025 AMAs, Social Media Reacts Shaboozey Hits The Road This Fall For The Great American Roadshow Tour
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4 days ago
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Shaboozey responds to viral side-eye at 2025 AMAs with a word on country music's real roots
After going viral at the AMAs, Shaboozey reminds fans that 'the true history of country music' is 'so powerful that it cannot be erased.' When Shaboozey offered Megan Moroney a well-timed side-eye on the AMAs stage, the internet clocked it in real time. And as far as side-eyes go, this one came with history. During the 2025 American Music Awards on May 26, the 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' artist and rising country star Megan Moroney stepped onto the Fontainebleau Las Vegas stage to announce the Favorite Country Duo or Group winner. What seemed like a routine presenter moment quickly turned into a viral flashpoint. 'Country music has been an important part of AMA history,' Shaboozey, 30, began. 'The very first year of this show, the award for Favorite Male Country Artist went to the great Charley Pride.' A needed namecheck. Pride, who passed away in 2020, was a trailblazer and one of the few Black artists to break through the genre's historically white walls. Then Moroney picked up her line: 'That same year, Favorite Female Artist went to Lynn Anderson. And this award went to the Carter family, who basically invented country music.' Cue the glance. Shaboozey's quiet chuckle and knowing look said what history books often don't. The next day, the Nigerian-American artist set the record straight on his shady reaction. First, he took to Instagram to defend the hateful comments he had seen directed at Moroney. 'Just want to clear something up: my reaction at the AMAs had nothing to do with Megan Moroney,' he commented under Moroney's Instagram post. ''I've seen some hateful comments directed at her today, and that's not what this moment was about. Let's not twist the message — she is amazing and someone who represented the country community in the highest light.' He then moved to X where he wrote: 'When you uncover the true history of country music, you find a story so powerful that it cannot be erased…' 'The real history of country music is about people coming together despite their differences, and embracing and celebrating the things that make us alike,' he added in a separate tweet. While the Carter Family, a trio made up of A.P. Carter, Sara Dougherty Carter, and Maybelle Addington Carter, is widely celebrated as country royalty, their legacy can't be separated from Lesley Riddle, a Black guitarist who helped A.P. Carter collect songs in the early 1900s. According to the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Carter Family helped popularize country harmonies and standards, but it's voices like Riddle's that helped shape the very foundation of their sound. Time magazine has noted that country music owes a profound debt to African and African-American traditions. However, that fact has often been pushed aside thanks to decades of whitewashed marketing and the gatekeeping of Nashville's commercial country industry. Shaboozey's AMA moment joins a growing wave of Black country artists and cultural critics rewriting the narrative and reclaiming space. From Hank Williams' mentorship under Rufus 'Tee Tot' Payne to DeFord Bailey's groundbreaking Grand Ole Opry debut, Black creativity not only contributed but also helped create the genre. Most recently, Beyoncé dedicated her 2025 Grammy nominations and wins for her album 'Cowboy Carter' (a title some fans think also nods at the genre's shady history) to Linda Martell, the first Black woman to release a country album. 'I want to dedicate this to Miss Martell, and I hope we just keep pushing forward, opening doors. God bless you all. Thank you so much,' Beyoncé said during her acceptance speech. With artists like Shaboozey, Beyoncé, Tanner Ardell, and more holding the mic and using it with intention, the genre's future might finally start to reflect its full past. More must-reads: 'Intuition is a superpower' How Keisha Lance Bottoms bet on herself as executive producer on Tyler Perry's 'She The People' Sacha Jenkins, noted filmmaker and journalist, passes away at 54 from multiple system atrophy WNBA says it cannot substantiate claims that racist remarks were made by fans at Sky-Fever game
Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Shaboozey breaks silence after his viral reaction to Megan Moroney's claim about who 'invented' country music
Shaboozey broke his silence following an awkward moment with Megan Moroney at Monday's American Music Awards. Things turned tense on stage during the show after country darling Megan, 27, made a joke that didn't seem to go over well with Shaboozey, 30. The two were there to present the award for Favorite Country Duo or Group, when Megan proclaimed that the Carter Family, an American folk music group who was the first ever to win the award in 1974, 'basically invented country music.' Shaboozey appeared completely unamused and seemingly gave her a side-eye, with the moment quickly going viral. The singer addressed the moment with a number of social media posts on Tuesday. The first statement on X read: 'When you uncover the true history of country music, you find a story so powerful that it cannot be erased… ' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. He followed it up with another Tweet, adding, 'The real history of country music is about people coming together despite their differences, and embracing and celebrating the things that make us alike.' Shaboozey then commented underneath Megan's recent Instagram post from the event, writing that his reaction had 'nothing' to do with her. 'Just want to clear something up: my reaction at the AMAs had nothing to do with Megan Moroney! She's an incredibly talented, hard-working artist who's doing amazing things for country music and I've got nothing but respect for her,' he stated. 'I've seen some hateful comments directed at her today, and that's not what this moment was about. Let's not twist the message - she is amazing and someone who represents the country community in the highest light!' Megan — who recently found herself at the center of a messy and very public love triangle — did not appear to respond to the comment. Many other comments underneath her latest post offered strong opinions on what she said. 'Girl get your facts straight!!' one person wrote. 'Girl how you a country musician but don't know the origin of country music,' another questioned. 'Don't erase the real history of country music,' another added. The singer was seemingly unbothered by the drama, taking to Instagram Stories to share a photo of her lunch, which consisted of a hot dog with fries, with the caption 'girl lunch.' Shaboozey addressed the viral moment with a number of social media posts on Tuesday, including a message on X that read: 'When you uncover the true history of country music, you find a story so powerful that it cannot be erased… ' He followed it up with another Tweet, adding, 'The real history of country music is about people coming together despite their differences, and embracing and celebrating the things that make us alike' Shaboozey then commented underneath Megan's recent Instagram post from the event, writing that his reaction had 'nothing' to do with her The tense moment at the AMAs happened before Megan read the results, as she reflected on the Carter Family. 'The first award went to the Carter Family, who basically invented country music,' she said. But right after she made the statement, things immediately turned awkward as Shaboozey — who recently gained widespread recognition for his hit 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' and features on Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album — appeared to give her some side-eye. The two stars sat there in silence for a couple of seconds as he stared at her; after a long pause before, he chuckled and announced the winner. Viewers immediately took to X, formerly Twitter, to discuss the painful moment. 'Megan Moroney just said the Carter Family invented country music and Shaboozy just shot her the hardest side eye. That's what I came here for,' one user joked. Someone else penned, 'BYE SHABOOZEY SIDE-EYEING MEGAN MORONEY. Saying white people invented country music in front of a black country artist is sending me. Megan girl nooooo.' 'This is so awkward,' a fourth tweet read. A fifth said, 'The carter family definitely shaped country, but invented? Bit of a stretch.' Others, however, defended Megan. 'Megan Moroney did not write the script (she was just reading the prompter),' one person pointed out. 'People hating on what Megan Moroney said acting like she wrote what to say on the teleprompter... DON'T piss me off omg,' agreed a different user. Viewers immediately took to X, formerly Twitter, to discuss the painful moment This isn't Megan's only recent controversial moment; the country star has also been involved in a messy love triangle. The speculation centers on chart topper Riley Green, 36, who has collaborated with Alabama-born singer Ella Langley, 26, and Megan - and appears to have sparked romantic rumors with both. Langley and Green first raised eyebrows after releasing their hit love song You Look Like You Love Me as well as the duet Don't Mind If I Do last year, especially after fans claimed to have spotted chemistry during live performances. Country music fans noticed that Langley had unfollowed Moroney, the self-proclaimed 'emo cowgirl', on Instagram after rumors linked her to Green, especially after the two were spotted vacationing on St Barts. All three stars were seen at the 2025 ACM Awards when the trio's dynamic was on full display. Moroney was spotted throwing shade by giving side eye when Green and Langley made their acceptance speech.
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4 days ago
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AMAs 2025: Shaboozey Goes Viral For Reaction To Megan Moroney Saying The Carter Family Invented Country Music
Shaboozey became a meme following a viral moment at the 2025 American Music Awards. The country star took the stage in Las Vegas next to fellow artist Megan Moroney to present the Favorite Country Duo or Group category. More from Deadline American Music Awards 2025 Red Carpet Photos: Benson Boone, Shaboozey, Ciara, Lainey Wilson, Nikki Glaser & More Janet Jackson Takes The Icon Award At The 2025 AMAs: 'I Don't Consider Myself An Icon' Billie Eilish Dominates American Music Awards With Success In All Nominated Categories - See The Full Winners List Shaboozey started by remembering that country music has been a part of the AMAs' history, recalling that the award for Favorite Male Country Artist went to Charley Pride. Things got awkward when Moroney took a turn reading off the teleprompter, saying, 'That same year, Favorite Female Artist went to Lynn Anderson, and this award [Favorite Country Duo or Group] went to the Carter family, who basically invented country music.' Shaboozey paused to process Moroney's words and let out a laugh before continuing to present the nominees in the category, which was ultimately won by the duo Dan and Shay. UPDATE: The Carter Family was an American folk music group known for songs like 'Wabash Cannonball,' 'Can the Circle Be Unbroken,' 'Wildwood Flower,' 'Keep on the Sunny Side,' and 'I'm Thinking Tonight of My Blue Eyes.' June Carter — known as June Carter Cash after she married Johnny Cash — was portrayed by Reese Witherspoon in 2005's Walk the Line. Shaboozey may have had a more recent (Cowboy) Carter in mind. Indeed, Beyoncé won two AMAs during the ceremony. Watch his reaction in the video below. Jennifer Lopez hosted the 2025 AMAs live from the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Some of the winners of the night included Eminem, who won his first AMAs in 15 years for Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Hip-Hop Album, Billie Eilish won all seven of her categories, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, while Beyoncé took the Favorite Female Country Artist award and Favorite Country Album. Best of Deadline 'Hacks' Season 4 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? Everything We Know About 'Hacks' Season 4 So Far 'The Last Of Us': Differences Between HBO Series & Video Game Across Seasons 1 And 2
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4 days ago
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Shaboozey Defends Megan Moroney After 'Hateful Comments' Following AMA's Side-Eye: 'Let's Not Twist The Message'
Shaboozey is clarifying his viral reaction at the 2025 American Music Awards and noting it had nothing to do with his co-presenter Megan Moroney. The country star presented the Favorite Country Duo or Group category at the AMAs in Las Vegas on Monday night alongside Moroney. More from Deadline AMAs 2025: Shaboozey Goes Viral For Reaction To Megan Moroney Saying The Carter Family Invented Country Music All Of Jennifer Lopez's Outfits As Host Of The 2025 American Music Awards Billie Eilish Dominates American Music Awards With Success In All Nominated Categories - See The Full Winners List Reading off the teleprompter, Moroney said the award they were going to present had been awarded to The Carter Family, 'who basically invented country music.' This remark prompted a side-eye from Shaboozey, which turned him into an instant meme. Following the viral AMAs moment, Shaboozey took to Moroney's latest Instagram post to clear up that the shade was not to her, as she didn't write the script she read at the award show. 'Just want to clear something up: my reaction at the AMAs had nothing to do with Megan Moroney!' Shaboozey wrote. 'She's an incredibly talented, hard-working artist who's doing amazing things for country music, and I've got nothing but respect for her.' RELATED: He continued, 'I've seen some hateful comments directed at her today, and that's not what this moment was about. Let's not twist the message — she is amazing and someone who represented the country community in the highest light.' Shaboozey commented on social media earlier in the day following his viral reaction. 'When you uncover the true history of country music, you find a story so powerful that it cannot be erased…,' Shaboozey posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. RELATED: In a second post on Elon Musk's digital platform, Shaboozey wrote, 'The real history of country music is about people coming together despite their differences, and embracing and celebrating the things that make us alike.' The Carter Family, who won at the first AMAs, was an American folk music group known for songs like 'Wabash Cannonball,' 'Can the Circle Be Unbroken,' 'Wildwood Flower,' 'Keep on the Sunny Side,' and 'I'm Thinking Tonight of My Blue Eyes.' June Carter — known as June Carter Cash after she married Johnny Cash — was portrayed by Reese Witherspoon in 2005's Walk the Line. The Carter Family was not a reference to Beyoncé, who won two AMAs for her country album Cowboy Carter. Best of Deadline 'Hacks' Season 4 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? Everything We Know About 'Hacks' Season 4 So Far 'The Last Of Us': Differences Between HBO Series & Video Game Across Seasons 1 And 2
