{"id":3689,"date":"2025-06-12T08:17:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T08:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=3689"},"modified":"2025-06-12T08:17:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T08:17:15","slug":"gwen-will-never-have-a-birthday-like-this-because-the-way-blake-treated-miranda-was-one-of-a-kind-the-kind-of-real-that-doesnt-come-around-twice-lets-rewind-to-one-of-miran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=3689","title":{"rendered":"Gwen will never have a birthday like this\u2014because the way Blake treated Miranda was one-of-a-kind, the kind of real that doesn\u2019t come around twice. Let\u2019s rewind to one of Miranda\u2019s most unforgettable birthday moments: the night Blake Shelton shocked everyone by hopping on stage during the ACM Fan Jam for a surprise duet of Wild Cherry\u2019s \u201cPlay That Funky Music.\u201d The crowd exploded. What started as a simple birthday turned into a full-blown celebration, with Blake and Miranda lighting up the stage like firecrackers. Their chemistry? Unstoppable. Every lyric, every glance, every beat\u2014they owned it. That night wasn\u2019t just a party. It was a memory burned into the hearts of everyone there. A once-in-a-lifetime kind of magic."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Sqz6Q47eaZM\/maxresdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEmCIAKENAF8quKqQMa8AEB-AH-CYAC0AWKAgwIABABGGUgSyhBMA8=&amp;rs=AOn4CLCUt0U-G9uxoABhR21s_P34rtZreA\" alt=\"Miranda Lambert &amp; Blake Shelton &quot;Play That Funky Music&quot; ACM Fan Jam\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In 2011, during the ACM Fan Jam event, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton surprised fans with a high-energy rendition of \u201cPlay That Funky Music.\u201d The song, a 1976 hit by Wild Cherry, has been a dance anthem known for its funky grooves and catchy chorus. Shelton, known for his deep roots in country music and a humorous, approachable persona, brought an unexpected flair to the funk classic alongside his then-wife Lambert, whose own musical style is grounded in strong, storytelling country rock.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/564x\/ab\/2f\/90\/ab2f90a8381b5973627cc377ba4cb73b.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This unique duet allowed both artists to showcase their versatility beyond country music, blending Shelton\u2019s playful stage presence with Lambert\u2019s high-energy charisma. The audience was thrilled by the surprise performance, which provided a rare moment of genre crossover that highlighted the pair\u2019s chemistry and sense of fun. The ACM Fan Jam, part of the annual Academy of Country Music Awards, is known for its more relaxed and interactive setting, making it the perfect stage for spontaneous, memorable performances like this one.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Watch the video down below and don\u2019t forget to share this beautiful song with your friends and family\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Miranda Lambert &amp; Blake Shelton &quot;Play That Funky Music&quot; ACM Fan Jam\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sqz6Q47eaZM\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"350\" data-origheight=\"235\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As prominent figures in country music, Shelton and Lambert were admired not only for their individual hits but also for their collaborations, which brought a dynamic presence to live shows. Shelton, who had already gained mainstream popularity, and Lambert, celebrated for her fiery vocals and powerhouse anthems, made this performance a standout moment in their shared musical history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2011, during the ACM Fan Jam event, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton surprised fans with a high-energy rendition of \u201cPlay That Funky Music.\u201d The song, a&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3690,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3689","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\/3689","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=3689"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3689\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3691,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3689\/revisions\/3691"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}