{"id":3293,"date":"2025-05-27T18:20:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T18:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=3293"},"modified":"2025-05-27T18:20:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T18:20:40","slug":"blake-shelton-honors-our-fallen-heroes-in-powerful-ama-debut-with-his-boots-planted-firm-and-heart-wide-open-blake-shelton-took-the-ama-stage-to-debut-his-brand-new-single-stay-country-or","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=3293","title":{"rendered":"BLAKE SHELTON HONORS OUR FALLEN HEROES IN POWERFUL AMA DEBUT. With his boots planted firm and heart wide open, Blake Shelton took the AMA stage to debut his brand-new single, \u201cStay Country Or Die Tryin\u2019.\u201d But this wasn\u2019t just a performance\u2014it was a heartfelt tribute. As his voice rang out, raw and real, he reminded everyone exactly what this day is about: honoring those who gave everything."},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"post-26907\" class=\"post-26907 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategoq211df\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2>Blake Shelton Made His American Music Award Performance Debut<\/h2>\n<p>On Monday, May 26, Blake Shelton performed at the American Music Awards for the very first time. This year\u2019s show took place at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Hosted by Jennifer Lopez, the show was a star-studded affair that included performances from Gwen Stefani, Gloria Estefan, Rene\u00e9 Rapp, Benson Boone, Lainey Wilson, and, for the first time, Blake Shelton.<\/p>\n<p>Stefani is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her album\u00a0<em>Love.Angel.Music.Baby<\/em>\u00a0performed\u00a0a medley of her hits from that album, including \u201cHollaback Girl,\u201d and a brand-new song from her latest album,\u00a0<em>Bouquet.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<p>Shelton has won three AMAs throughout his career, but has never performed at the show. In 2011 and 2016, he won the award for Favorite Male Artist \u2013 Country, and in 2020, he won Favorite Country Album for\u00a0<em>Fully Loaded: God\u2019s Country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Not only did Shelton perform, but he also presented at the show.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64521\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64521\">\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/JYpx3XL6Gmw\/hq720.jpg?sqp=-oaymwE7CK4FEIIDSFryq4qpAy0IARUAAAAAGAElAADIQj0AgKJD8AEB-AH-CYAC0AWKAgwIABABGEMgRyhlMA8=&amp;rs=AOn4CLAKHcRBmY477dm2xQlbZGXEwae7vg\" alt=\"Blake Shelton Introduces Gwen Stefani's Performance [2025 American Music Awards]\" width=\"686\" height=\"386\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blake Shelton will present at the 2025 American Music Awards on May 26. (Photo Credit American Music Awards \/ Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3>Blake Performed \u201cStay Country Or Die Tryin\u2019\u201d Off His New Album<\/h3>\n<p>On May 15th, the\u00a0<em>American Music Awards<\/em>\u00a0announced Shelton would be making his debut performance.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-0\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DJrUuSdR14f\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsngay.com&amp;rp=%2Flehieu%2Fblake-shelton-honors-our-fallen-heroes-in-powerful-ama-debut-with-his-boots-planted-firm-and-heart-wide-open-blake-shelton-took-the-ama-stage-to-debut-his-brand-new-single-stay-country-or-die-#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1273.7000000029802%2C%22ls%22%3A892.2999999970198%2C%22le%22%3A1270.2000000029802%7D\" height=\"1023\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>He performed \u201cStay Country Or Die Tryin\u2019,\u201d a song from his latest album,\u00a0<em>For Recreational Use Only<\/em>, which he released on May 9th. The song was officially released as a single on May 19th, following the massive success of \u201cTexas,\u201d his first single off the album, which eventually became his 30th #1 hit on the charts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/714zZnls1VL._UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg\" alt=\"For Recreational Use Only\" width=\"1000\" height=\"886\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/714zZnls1VL._UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blake Shelton\u2019s album For Recreational Use Only (Photo Credit: Amazon Music)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Wearing a red, white a blue ribbon pinned to his front shirt pocket, Shelton brought country to the American Music Awards and was unapologetic about just how country he was during a night full of glitz and glam.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-1\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKIfIVtBZ0A\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsngay.com&amp;rp=%2Flehieu%2Fblake-shelton-honors-our-fallen-heroes-in-powerful-ama-debut-with-his-boots-planted-firm-and-heart-wide-open-blake-shelton-took-the-ama-stage-to-debut-his-brand-new-single-stay-country-or-die-#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A1275.7000000029802%2C%22ls%22%3A892.2999999970198%2C%22le%22%3A1270.2000000029802%7D\" height=\"1022\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>He ended the performance with a salute and pointed to the ribbon, reminding us all what the day is all about, remembering the fallen servicemen and women.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to his performance he shared a message on social media, writing,\u00a0<em>\u201cNever forget the brave men and women who sacrificed everything for our country and our freedom. Remembering our heroes extra today. #MemorialDay\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64573\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64573\">\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS3SPWKzzyCHjtRPGX8uNY0ZqKMAqLOgEuOxg&amp;s\" alt=\"Blake Shelton Makes AMA Performance Debut With &quot;Stay Country Or Die Tryin'&quot;\" width=\"328\" height=\"506\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blake Shelton writes message in honor of our fallen heroes on Memorial Day (Photo Credit: Blake Shelton \/ Instagram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>We love the Blake took time to recognize what Memorial Day is all about. Watch his performance below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Blake Shelton - Stay Country or Die Tryin\u2019 (Live from 2025 American Music Awards)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I6F6NSqlBJU\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"350\" data-origheight=\"235\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-tags\"><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"entry-footer\">\n<div class=\"share-icons\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-box clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blake Shelton Made His American Music Award Performance Debut On Monday, May 26, Blake Shelton performed at the American Music Awards for the very first time. 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