Shaboozey soared into meme infamy after a hilariously memorable moment at the 2025 American Music Awards. The country music sensation took the Las Vegas stage alongside fellow artist Megan Moroney to unveil the winners of the Favorite Country Duo or Group category.
With a nostalgic flair, Shaboozey kicked off by reflecting on country music's rich history at the AMAs, mentioning Charley Pride's triumph as Favorite Male Country Artist in a bygone era. However, the mood took an awkward turn when Moroney took her cue from the teleprompter, announcing, "In that same year, Favorite Female Artist honors went to Lynn Anderson, and this prestigious award [Favorite Country Duo or Group] was bestowed upon the Carter Family, the pioneers who essentially birthed country music."
Caught off guard, Shaboozey paused, absorbing Moroney's words with a chuckle before smoothly transitioning to present the nominees in the category. Ultimately, the honors were claimed by the duo Dan and Shay.
The Carter Family, an iconic American folk ensemble, left an indelible mark with timeless classics like "Wabash Cannonball," "Can the Circle Be Unbroken," "Wildwood Flower," "Keep on the Sunny Side," and "I’m Thinking Tonight of My Blue Eyes." Among them, June Carter, later known as June Carter Cash after tying the knot with Johnny Cash, was immortalized by Reese Witherspoon in the 2005 biographical film "Walk the Line."
Perhaps Shaboozey had a more contemporary Carter in mind—Beyoncé, who herself garnered two AMAs during the star-studded ceremony.
Jennifer Lopez hosted the 2025 AMAs from the glamorous Fontainebleau Las Vegas, where winners like Eminem reigned supreme after a 15-year hiatus, bagging awards for Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Hip-Hop Album. Billie Eilish swept all seven of her categories, clinching titles such as Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, while Beyoncé surprised everyone by taking home the Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Country Album awards.
