Shaboozey's side-eye at the 2025 American Music Awards was not directed at Megan Moroney, as clarified by the singer on Instagram. He urged fans to stop sending hateful comments towards Moroney, emphasizing her talent and contributions to country music. The moment occurred during their presentation of the Favorite Country Duo or Group award, where Moroney's statement about the Carter Family sparked speculation about historical white-washing in country music. Shaboozey's subsequent social media posts hinted at the importance of acknowledging the true history of country music and promoting unity despite differences. Moroney, likely reading from a teleprompter, has not publicly addressed the incident.
Source: https://tasteofcountry.com/shaboozeys-amas-side-eye-megan-moroney-response/