{"id":7365,"date":"2026-01-25T12:07:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T12:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=7365"},"modified":"2026-01-25T12:07:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T12:07:10","slug":"blake-shelton-didnt-just-perform-at-the-2025-acm-awards-he-blew-the-roof-off-and-jelly-roll-was-right-there-losing-his-mind-like-the-proudest-fan-in-the-room-as-blake-tore-through-h","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=7365","title":{"rendered":"Blake Shelton didn\u2019t just perform at the 2025 ACM Awards\u2014he blew the roof off, and Jelly Roll was right there losing his mind like the proudest fan in the room. As Blake tore through his electrifying set, the crowd jumped to its feet, but all eyes quickly landed on Jelly Roll in the front row.  He was bouncing in his seat, throwing his hands in the air, singing every word like it was his own song. At one point, he couldn\u2019t even stay seated\u2014he stood up, clapping, shouting, and hyping Blake up with a massive grin plastered on his face. \u201cThat\u2019s how you do it, baby!\u201d he yelled toward the stage, living in the moment.  Fans online instantly ate it up, calling the duo the \u201cbromance we never knew we needed,\u201d with one comment summing it up perfectly: Jelly Roll turning into Blake Shelton\u2019s biggest hype man was everything&#8230; WATCH BELOW \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">He\u2019s the undisputed king of the charts, but even\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"49\">Jelly Roll<\/b>\u00a0couldn\u2019t help but turn into a total \u2018fanboy\u2019 when\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"110\">Blake Shelton<\/b>\u00a0took to the stage at the 2025 ACM Awards.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.iheart.com\/v3\/re\/new_assets\/681d64311d0e960e4f123a69?ops=maxcontain(768,432),quality(80)\" alt=\"Blake Shelton Nods To Texas Legend In Fitting ACM Awards Performance |  iHeartCountry Radio\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">In what has been described as the \u2018performance of the night,\u2019\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"62\">Shelton<\/b>, 59, delivered a\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"87\">masterclass<\/b>\u00a0in country-rock that had the speakers shaking and the A-list crowd surging to their feet in a\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"193\">rapturous<\/b>\u00a0display of support.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">But it was\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"11\">Jelly Roll<\/b>\u2014the man of the hour and Nashville\u2019s biggest heart\u2014who stole the show from the sidelines. Seated just off-stage, the\u00a0<i data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"138\">Need A Favor<\/i>\u00a0singer was spotted\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"170\">bobbing<\/b>\u00a0his head with\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"192\">furious<\/b>\u00a0intensity, throwing his hands skyward as if he were at his very first concert.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">THE BROMANCE OF THE NIGHT<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">THE ENERGY:<\/b>\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\">Jelly Roll<\/b>\u00a0was seen singing along word-for-word, refusing to sit down throughout the entire set.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">THE SHOUTOUT:<\/b>\u00a0Overheard by nearby microphones, he roared,\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\">\u201cThat\u2019s how you do it, baby!\u201d<\/b>\u00a0as\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"91\">Blake<\/b>\u00a0shredded through a guitar solo.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">THE REACTION:<\/b>\u00a0X (formerly Twitter) exploded, with one fan writing: \u201cJelly Roll turning into Blake\u2019s biggest hype man was EVERYTHING.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">The performance marked a\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"25\">pivotal<\/b>\u00a0moment for\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"44\">Shelton<\/b>, who looked every inch the seasoned pro in a\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"97\">sharp<\/b>\u00a0western blazer, his signature grit and charm radiating across the\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"169\">Ford Center<\/b>\u00a0in\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"184\">Frisco, Texas<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ffbGAVahyjI7aoRtbo4Bpw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_tennessean_natl_articles_921\/594326a3bb32e4d093ce8eca95c53c2e\" alt=\"Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, ERNEST, Carly Pearce, more to appear at ACM  Awards 2025\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">While the industry has seen its fair share of egos, the\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"56\">genuine<\/b>\u00a0camaraderie between the veteran star and the newcomer has warmed the hearts of fans globally. Insiders say the two have become \u2018fast friends\u2019 behind the scenes, often sharing\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"239\">raucous<\/b>\u00a0jokes at the\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"260\">centre<\/b>\u00a0of the awards show after-parties.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Blake Shelton - &quot;Texas&quot; (Live from the 60th ACM Awards)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BCU23eOZcOk\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"350\" data-origheight=\"235\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">\u201cIt was pure magic,\u201d one onlooker told\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"39\">DailyMail.com<\/b>. \u201cBlake was feeding off\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"77\">Jelly\u2019s<\/b>\u00a0energy. Every time he looked over and saw him jumping around, he just sang louder. It was a\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"177\">testament<\/b>\u00a0to the brotherhood in country music right now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">On social media, the clips of\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"30\">Jelly Roll\u2019s<\/b>\u00a0\u2018unfiltered\u2019 joy have already racked up millions of views. Fans are calling for a collaboration, noting that the\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"156\">glamorous<\/b>\u00a0production of the ACMs was momentarily eclipsed by the\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"221\">raw<\/b>, human connection between two of the genre\u2019s biggest titans.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">As the final chords rang out,\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"30\">Jelly Roll<\/b>\u00a0was the first to offer a standing ovation, clapping his hands raw and shouting toward the rafters. It was a\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"149\">moment<\/b>\u00a0of pure, unadulterated respect that proved that even in the competitive world of country music, there is plenty of room for\u00a0<b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"280\">love<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What do you think? Is a Blake and Jelly Roll collaboration the next big thing for Nashville? Let us know in the comments below!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>He\u2019s the undisputed king of the charts, but even\u00a0Jelly Roll\u00a0couldn\u2019t help but turn into a total \u2018fanboy\u2019 when\u00a0Blake Shelton\u00a0took to the stage at the 2025 ACM Awards&#8230;. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7366,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7365"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7365\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7367,"href":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7365\/revisions\/7367"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/7366"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}