{"id":21081,"date":"2025-01-06T12:03:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T12:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/?p=21081"},"modified":"2025-01-06T12:03:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T12:03:07","slug":"21081","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/?p=21081","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The tribute was a star-studded affair, with Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Jamey Johnson, Parker McCollum, and\u00a0Lainey Wilson\u00a0performing some of Strait\u2019s greatest hits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The lineup showcased unforgettable renditions of his classics. Wilson sang \u201cAmarillo By Morning,\u201d Johnson performed \u201cGive It Away,\u201d and Lambert and McCollum teamed up for \u201cTroubadour.\u201d To close the tribute, Stapleton joined Strait for a performance of \u201cHonky Tonk Hall of Fame.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\">\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\">\n<article class=\"yt-lite lyt-activated\" data-title=\"gNxwpckGH2Y\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"gNxwpckGH2Y\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/gNxwpckGH2Y?autoplay=1&amp;state=1&amp;undefined\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">While the live audience responded warmly to the star-packed performances, online reactions painted a different picture, particularly toward Wilson\u2019s version of \u201cAmarillo By Morning.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Some viewers took to social media to share their dissatisfaction. One person\u00a0commented,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">\u201cWhy can\u2019t she just sing, instead of singing through her nose? She doesn\u2019t fake country twang very well!\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/dcFSsglfMR8XFr95lOa0wHSVBY3JpHf6q1amXfTqKhI\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDEzZDBhYjc2MDNkNGY2ZmVkZTc0MzZmMDRiZjQxOTg1NmEyNDM2OGI2YjExZmY1ZDBjOTI1Y2M5ZDVkOTQxMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/N_uFRA3VZUQLxEnDddwPJquOQYucJIBT5slvNaiaP4E\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDEzZDBhYjc2MDNkNGY2ZmVkZTc0MzZmMDRiZjQxOTg1NmEyNDM2OGI2YjExZmY1ZDBjOTI1Y2M5ZDVkOTQxMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/670ICpaRwmP0iWREXNjz_O81hQwOLvm7DZfGVkzF56I\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDEzZDBhYjc2MDNkNGY2ZmVkZTc0MzZmMDRiZjQxOTg1NmEyNDM2OGI2YjExZmY1ZDBjOTI1Y2M5ZDVkOTQxMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/BWL5sFcRvDsi4KGo5PFL9LdObxO0Wx1PwBovgZyWQeg\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDEzZDBhYjc2MDNkNGY2ZmVkZTc0MzZmMDRiZjQxOTg1NmEyNDM2OGI2YjExZmY1ZDBjOTI1Y2M5ZDVkOTQxMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/cPE8nLFAMeUyNIfxuhcFGgy9WOdrakmgy-3di9O8Zxo\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDEzZDBhYjc2MDNkNGY2ZmVkZTc0MzZmMDRiZjQxOTg1NmEyNDM2OGI2YjExZmY1ZDBjOTI1Y2M5ZDVkOTQxMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/013d0ab7603d4f6fede7436f04bf419856a24368b6b11ff5d0c925cc9d5d9410.jpg\" alt=\"Lainey Wilson performs onstage during The 58th Annual CMA Awards on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2400\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Lainey Wilson performs onstage during The 58th Annual CMA Awards on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Another\u00a0wrote<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">, \u201cShe ruined this song too nasally n whining.\u201d\u00a0<\/i>Others echoed similar sentiments, with one\u00a0saying,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">\u201cLainey has ruined another classic song. They need to stop her.\u201d<\/i>\u00a0Someone else\u00a0added<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">, \u201cShe butchered a beautiful song.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The wave of online criticism didn\u2019t stop there. Frustrated viewers continued to voice their opinions about Wilson\u2019s take on \u201cAmarillo By Morning.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/8-AH4POG-haKqzWxW58ZpFm-jei71SXXiRPuNrpn2V4\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTZlYWQ2NzA1Mzg4NzA3ZDgzNmVhOTQxYzA4ZDdmYjg0ZTk1NWUxNTI0NTJhOTZiODk0NWFhOGYxOWE4NzdjNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/AZTdXIO_yKDTP90YmDfyrVVmfHN-KzEunXvJr2Me5q8\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTZlYWQ2NzA1Mzg4NzA3ZDgzNmVhOTQxYzA4ZDdmYjg0ZTk1NWUxNTI0NTJhOTZiODk0NWFhOGYxOWE4NzdjNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/YLVtEnUOs1d8Mz3NVa7sbTnW1WNfubLCUh-rJWH6l8c\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTZlYWQ2NzA1Mzg4NzA3ZDgzNmVhOTQxYzA4ZDdmYjg0ZTk1NWUxNTI0NTJhOTZiODk0NWFhOGYxOWE4NzdjNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/0RpEKZmnSQJck6x89YbqxjQOElSirmuvX_cosCNW7B0\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTZlYWQ2NzA1Mzg4NzA3ZDgzNmVhOTQxYzA4ZDdmYjg0ZTk1NWUxNTI0NTJhOTZiODk0NWFhOGYxOWE4NzdjNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/wGhHpSrE0SJmcEtli95pgS6YuvfeekDOCNle5cdQy-Q\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTZlYWQ2NzA1Mzg4NzA3ZDgzNmVhOTQxYzA4ZDdmYjg0ZTk1NWUxNTI0NTJhOTZiODk0NWFhOGYxOWE4NzdjNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/16ead6705388707d836ea941c08d7fb84e955e152452a96b8945aa8f19a877c4.jpg\" alt=\"Lainey Wilson performs onstage during The 58th Annual CMA Awards on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Lainey Wilson performs onstage during The 58th Annual CMA Awards on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">One commenter bluntly\u00a0stated\u00a0they were\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">\u201ctired of Lainey.\u201d<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0insisted,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">\u201cSorry, but no one can sing \u2018Amarillo By Morning\u2019 except George Strait.\u201d<\/i>\u00a0The critiques grew sharper, with one\u00a0saying,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">\u201cYikes, she destroyed \u2018Amarillo By Morning.\u2019\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Some comments didn\u2019t hold back at all. One user\u00a0wrote,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">\u201cShe messed up \u2018Amarillo By Morning\u2019 so bad I could hear cats outside screaming. She is awful. When is she going away?\u201d<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0put it\u00a0simply,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">\u201cLainey Wilson can\u2019t sing.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/GwvtDhS-0XGS2gFeHLMqZZgGq9Qm77MLHreXXlfUebc\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTZkMjVjODZmMzljZjU5YTk5MjI1MTcwYWY2ODIxYzU1ZGJlMzg4NjBhNTdjYWRmMzE5YjBjZmZhZmU4NmE4MS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/kLe6SldaSwk-8UOvLG5EhCuLNz7nZzJy0DMuIz9npmw\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTZkMjVjODZmMzljZjU5YTk5MjI1MTcwYWY2ODIxYzU1ZGJlMzg4NjBhNTdjYWRmMzE5YjBjZmZhZmU4NmE4MS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/VAU0XqaPvywzY9NYWd93cKbGWYrl9N4OW3weaA6vCFA\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTZkMjVjODZmMzljZjU5YTk5MjI1MTcwYWY2ODIxYzU1ZGJlMzg4NjBhNTdjYWRmMzE5YjBjZmZhZmU4NmE4MS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/0oRLeMBRfCawGnjXdw10YcjHsQKtR9oMoyB3-91DYY0\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTZkMjVjODZmMzljZjU5YTk5MjI1MTcwYWY2ODIxYzU1ZGJlMzg4NjBhNTdjYWRmMzE5YjBjZmZhZmU4NmE4MS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Z_be5oYRA6T9bF22kNc-IVgNtFH9Vm0PluRLwqLn6QU\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTZkMjVjODZmMzljZjU5YTk5MjI1MTcwYWY2ODIxYzU1ZGJlMzg4NjBhNTdjYWRmMzE5YjBjZmZhZmU4NmE4MS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/56d25c86f39cf59a99225170af6821c55dbe38860a57cadf319b0cffafe86a81.jpg\" alt=\"A fan comment dated November 21,2024 | Source: YouTube\/@CountryMusic\" width=\"1224\" height=\"347\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A fan comment dated November 21,2024 | Source: YouTube\/@CountryMusic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">However, not all criticism was harsh, with one user\u00a0noting,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">\u201cI like Lainey, but I don\u2019t like her singing this song.\u201d<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0commented,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">\u201cY\u2019all[sic] gotta stop pushing Lainey so hard.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Despite the backlash from her tribute performance, Wilson had another moment to shine at the CMAs. In a separate segment of the event,\u00a0she performed\u00a0her hit song \u201c4x4xU,\u201d which was released earlier this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\">\n<article class=\"yt-lite lyt-activated\" data-title=\"wKD6GaUGhKw\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"wKD6GaUGhKw\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/wKD6GaUGhKw?autoplay=1&amp;state=1&amp;undefined\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">While her tribute to Strait may have sparked controversy, Wilson had much to celebrate as the night went on. The country star walked away with two prestigious awards. Her\u00a0music video\u00a0for \u201cWildflowers and Wild Horses\u201d won Music Video of the Year, and she was also crowned\u00a0Female Vocalist of the Year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/gDxu3zB?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"RelatedPostsIntext_wrapper__JoytW\" data-testvisibility=\"content-visibility\">\n<div class=\"PostList_post-list-header__DOaMe\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Wilson achieved another major milestone in her country music career by hosting the 2024 CMA Awards, marking her\u00a0debut as a host\u00a0on country music\u2019s biggest night. She joined the ranks of\u00a0past hosts\u00a0Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, stepping into the role with confidence and flair.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/b0HtYyb?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The trio\u00a0brought their high energy and charm to the stage, keeping the event lively and engaging. Wilson\u2019s hosting debut added an extra layer of excitement to the evening, showcasing her versatility in the country music scene beyond her singing career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The tribute was a star-studded affair, with Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Jamey Johnson, Parker McCollum, and\u00a0Lainey Wilson\u00a0performing some of Strait\u2019s greatest hits. The lineup showcased unforgettable renditions of his classics. Wilson sang \u201cAmarillo By Morning,\u201d Johnson performed \u201cGive It Away,\u201d and Lambert and McCollum teamed up for \u201cTroubadour.\u201d To close the tribute, Stapleton joined Strait&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/?p=21081\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &ldquo;&rdquo;<\/span> &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21081"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=21081"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21081\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21085,"href":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21081\/revisions\/21085"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=21081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=21081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=21081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}