Prerecorded Surprise: Fans React to Blake Shelton's Performance
When fans tuned in to New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, they expected a live performance from country legend Blake Shelton. But surprise, surprise—it turned out that Blake's set wasn’t live at all. Instead, it was prerecorded. This revelation left many viewers scratching their heads, wondering why the show didn't deliver what it promised. Social media lit up as fans quickly noticed the discrepancy, especially when Blake was actually performing in Oklahoma on the same night.
One fan took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their confusion: “So, @CBS just saw promo about New Year’s Eve celebration in Nashville live,” they wrote. “List of celebs including Blake Shelton but he is performing in Oklahoma tonight. So, will you be going live to his concert or are some segments prerecorded? #NewYear2024.”
As it turns out, Blake, who's 47 years young, had a pretty packed schedule that night. While he was set to perform at the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma, he was also featured in a promo for New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, promising fans a live performance to ring in the new year. You can see why this caused some mix-up among his dedicated fanbase.
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Another viewer chimed in with a clever comment: “How’s Blake Shelton ‘live’ in Nashville for #CBSNashvilleNYE when he’s about to go on stage at @WinStarWorld in 5 min? He must have one fast ass tour bus!” It's clear that fans were both amused and puzzled by the situation.
Blake and Trace Hit the Stage—Just Not Live
During the CBS special, Blake teamed up with Trace Adkins, who's 61, to deliver a rousing performance of their hit song “Hell Right.” But here's the kicker: the performance wasn’t live—it was taped in front of a live audience before the show aired. This detail didn’t sit well with everyone.
One disgruntled viewer wrote, “#CBSNashvilleNYE WTF is this? Thomas Rhett and Blake Shelton sound like absolute ass. This is an embarrassment to country music.” It’s safe to say that not all fans were thrilled with the broadcast.
Other Country Stars Join the Celebration
Despite the controversy, the night was filled with incredible performances from other country stars. Fans got to enjoy sets from Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Old Dominion, Cody Johnson, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. It was a night full of great music, even if Blake's segment wasn’t live.
Not everyone was upset, though. Some fans actually preferred the CBS broadcast over other New Year's Eve specials. One supporter shared on Twitter, “I liked the one on CBS better, the one with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blake Shelton and all those guys, the one in Nashville, Tennessee.” It’s always good to hear that some people enjoyed the show, prerecorded or not.
Gwen Stefani Rings in the New Year in Vegas
Meanwhile, Blake’s wife, Gwen Stefani, was busy ringing in the new year in a different way. The “Just a Girl” singer revealed that she and Blake wouldn’t be spending New Year’s Eve together this time around. In a recent interview with Access Hollywood, Gwen explained her decision to perform in Las Vegas instead of joining Blake at his concert.
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“I was going to be at his show and then Vegas called and wanted me to be in Vegas,” she said. “Last year I did Vegas, and I was kind of like, ‘Remind me never to do Vegas again’ because you sometimes just want to have your own, not be the host.”
After a heart-to-heart with Blake, Gwen, who's 54, decided that putting on a great show for her fans was the best way to end the year. “If you’re going to be working, then I’m going to be working,” she reflected. “I’m just going to fly in and out, it’s going to be awesome.”
Gwen even shared some clips from her Vegas performance on her Instagram Stories. “Cheers to a beautiful 2023,” she captioned a video montage posted on her page. It sounds like both Blake and Gwen had a memorable way to close out the year.
