Users Blast Post Malone for ‘Terrible’ Performance at CMA Awards – Video
Post Malone performs onstage at The 58th Annual CMA Awards on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images
Malone embraced the country aesthetic, blending into the evening’s vibe in a purple embroidered suit and cowboy hat. However, his performance sparked an online debate, with reactions ranging from disappointed to downright brutal.
One viewer didn’t hold back, stating, “Make it stop! This is torture.” Another criticized his connection to the genre, writing, “I can’t believe he is country. Sounded awful.”
The criticism continued to pour in. One viewer didn’t hold back, claiming, “Well, I mean he is talentless anyway.” Another remarked that the artist was “Off key, off pitch,” adding, “Is that how he always sounds? I can’t figure out why he’s famous.Tonight was my first time hearing him sing.”
Not everyone dismissed the effort entirely. One user shared, that they liked the song but called the performance “terrible.”
Despite the flood of negative remarks, the “Congratulations” hitmaker also found support among his fans. Some praised the song itself, calling it “terrific,” while others described him as a “musical talent.”
Malone’s artistry also fascinated many. One user wrote, “Love Posty being Cowboy #🤠 and LOVE this song he wrote for his little girl 😭♥️,” one fan shared. Another commented, “Posty made this song!! Gotta [sic] love him for his talent. Welcome to country music.”
Before taking the stage for a solo performance, Malone opened the 2024 CMA Awards with a high-energy show alongside Chris Stapleton. The pair delivered “California Sober,” their recent collaboration from Malone’s “F-1 Trillion” album, setting the tone for the night.
His latest album, “F-1 Trillion,” released just months ago, features 18 tracks, including collaborations with country icons such as Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, and Brad Paisley.
Though unfamiliar with Nashville’s music scene at first, Malone’s country influences run deep. His mom’s favorites, like Hank Williams and George Strait, and his dad’s love for ’90s stars like Paisley and McGraw, shaped his appreciation for the genre.
Post Malone performs onstage at The 58th Annual CMA Awards on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images
Those early influences eventually brought him to Nashville, where he worked alongside some of country music’s biggest names.
He admitted that time is the biggest hurdle in pursuing his country music dreams fully. “It’s a lot of time, and it’s about finding that space to allot that time,” Malone added. He then hinted that if he ever had a year to himself, he might finally make a country album
