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At the 2025 American Music Awards on May 26 at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, Megan Moroney became the center of a captivating live moment that has since set social media abuzz. While co-presenting the Favorite Country Duo or Group award alongside fellow country artist Shaboozey, Moroney read from the teleprompter a scripted line that credited the Carter Family with “basically inventing country music.” Intended as a nod to the pioneering influence of this legendary group, the remark unexpectedly sparked tension on stage—prompting Shaboozey to give her a sharp, unmistakable side-eye before continuing with the presentation.