{"id":3297,"date":"2025-05-27T18:22:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T18:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=3297"},"modified":"2025-05-27T18:22:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T18:22:27","slug":"blake-shelton-made-a-powerful-american-music-awards-debut-with-a-performance-that-wasnt-just-about-music-it-was-a-tribute-closing-with-a-solemn-salute-and-pointing-to-a-ribbon-pinn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=3297","title":{"rendered":"Blake Shelton made a powerful American Music Awards debut with a performance that wasn\u2019t just about music \u2014 it was a tribute. Closing with a solemn salute and pointing to a ribbon pinned on his chest, Blake honored fallen servicemen and women on Memorial Day. Earlier, he posted: \u201cNever forget the brave men and women who sacrificed everything for our country and our freedom. Remembering our heroes extra today.\u201d #MemorialDay"},"content":{"rendered":"<header>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Blake Shelton Makes AMA Performance Debut With \u201cStay Country Or Die Tryin\u2019\u201d<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"photo-credit\">Blake Shelton makes AMA debut (Photo Credit: Christopher Polk\/Penske Media via Getty Images))<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"bands-in-town\">\n<div id=\"cf_async_6509727\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" data-rocket-location-hash=\"caecdecc9c7ffb64d28a3f9186b6ad64\">\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<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<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p>Not only did Shelton perform, but he also presented at the show.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64521\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64521\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-64521 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter-819x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Blake Shelton will present at the 2025 American Music Awards on May 26. \" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Blake-Presenter-819x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64521\" 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<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<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\"><\/div>\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%2Flitaupdate.com&amp;rp=%2Fmaiplinh%2Fblake-shelton-made-a-powerful-american-music-awards-debut-with-a-performance-that-wasnt-just-about-music-it-was-a-tribute-closing-with-a-solemn-salute-and-pointing-to-a-ribbon-pinn%2F%3Ffbclid%3DI#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1261.5%2C%22ls%22%3A919.4000000059605%2C%22le%22%3A1257.4000000059605%7D\" height=\"1023\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>&nbsp;<\/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\"><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<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%2Flitaupdate.com&amp;rp=%2Fmaiplinh%2Fblake-shelton-made-a-powerful-american-music-awards-debut-with-a-performance-that-wasnt-just-about-music-it-was-a-tribute-closing-with-a-solemn-salute-and-pointing-to-a-ribbon-pinn%2F%3Ffbclid%3DI#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A1264.0999999940395%2C%22ls%22%3A919.4000000059605%2C%22le%22%3A1257.4000000059605%7D\" height=\"1022\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>&nbsp;<\/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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64573 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Stories_%E2%80%A2_Instagram.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Stories_\u2022_Instagram.jpg 658w, https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Stories_\u2022_Instagram-195x300.jpg 195w\" alt=\"Blake Shelton writes message in honor of our fallen heroes on Memorial Day \" width=\"658\" height=\"1012\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Stories_\u2022_Instagram.jpg 658w, https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Stories_\u2022_Instagram-195x300.jpg 195w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/countrymusicfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Stories_\u2022_Instagram.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64573\" 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<p>We love the Blake took time to recognize what Memorial Day is all about. Watch his performance below.<\/p>\n<div id=\"cf_async_640418200\"><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-2\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DKI4QAnsbcU\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Flitaupdate.com&amp;rp=%2Fmaiplinh%2Fblake-shelton-made-a-powerful-american-music-awards-debut-with-a-performance-that-wasnt-just-about-music-it-was-a-tribute-closing-with-a-solemn-salute-and-pointing-to-a-ribbon-pinn%2F%3Ffbclid%3DI#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1265.0999999940395%2C%22ls%22%3A919.4000000059605%2C%22le%22%3A1257.4000000059605%7D\" height=\"1023\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blake Shelton Makes AMA Performance Debut With \u201cStay Country Or Die Tryin\u2019\u201d Blake Shelton makes AMA debut (Photo Credit: Christopher Polk\/Penske Media via Getty Images)) Blake Shelton&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3298,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3297","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3297","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3297"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3297\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3299,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3297\/revisions\/3299"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3298"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3297"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3297"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3297"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}