Overview

• At the Favorite Country Duo or Group presentation, Megan Moroney declared that the Carter Family had “basically invented country music,” prompting Shaboozey’s surprised side-eye and laughter.
• Dan + Shay secured the Favorite Country Duo or Group award that formed the backdrop of the viral exchange.
• Clips of Shaboozey’s reaction quickly spread online, turning the moment into one of the night’s defining social-media memes.
• Billie Eilish achieved a clean sweep by winning all seven of her nominated categories, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year.
• Beyoncé won Favorite Female Country Artist and Eminem earned his first AMAs wins in 15 years for Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Hip-Hop Album.