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Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Skip CMA Awards Amid Backlash

11/19/2025

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Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, a married couple, will not attend Country Music Association (CMA) Awards on November 19, 2025, amid backlash from their pre-recorded performances at the 2025 American Music Awards.
They plan to watch the ceremony from home.
Blake Shelton is nominated for Musical Event of the Year for "Pour Me a Drink" with Post Malone.
Gwen Stefani released Christmas songs "Hot Cocoa" and "Shake the Snow Globe."

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Story summary

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, a married couple, will not attend Country Music Association (CMA) Awards on November 19, 2025, amid backlash from their pre-recorded performances at the 2025 American Music Awards.
They plan to watch the ceremony from home.
Blake Shelton is nominated for Musical Event of the Year for "Pour Me a Drink" with Post Malone.
Gwen Stefani released Christmas songs "Hot Cocoa" and "Shake the Snow Globe."