Shaboozey’s reaction to a comment made by Megan Moroney at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) has gone viral.
The A Bar Song (Tipsy) star, real name Collins Chibueze, and the Tennessee Orange singer-songwriter took to the stage at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas on Monday night to present the award for Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group.
Shaboozey began by reflecting on the importance of country music in AMA history and noted the award for Favorite Male Country Artist went to Charley Pride in the first year of the show.
Moroney, who was also reading from a teleprompter, then commented: „That same year, Favorite Female Artist went to Lynn Anderson, and this award went to (folk music group) The Carter Family, who basically invented country music.“
Shaboozey paused as he processed Megan’s words before frowning and doing a small eye roll.
The 30-year-old then let out a laugh and continued to present the nominees in the category, with the prize ultimately won by Dan + Shay.
The duo beat out Old Dominion, Parmalee, The Red Clay Strays, and Zac Brown Band to take home the accolade.
Representatives for Shaboozey and Megan, 27, have not yet commented on the moment.
However, the Good News hitmaker’s reaction has sparked debate on social media.
„Megan Moroney just said the Carter Family invented country music and Shaboozey just shot her the hardest side eye. That’s what I came here for,“ one user wrote on X, while another added, „The Carter Family definitely shaped country, but invented? Bit of a stretch.“
Yet, many fans were quick to defend Megan.
„Megan Moroney did not write the script (she was just reading the prompter),“ one follower argued.
Shaboozey goes viral over reaction to Megan Moroney comment at American Music Awards – Music-News.com
