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Country Fans Were Less Than Impressed With Megan Moroney’s Rough CMA Awards Performance Of “6 Months Later”
Not exactly pitch perfect.
Megan Moroney performed her song “6 Months Later” at the CMA Awards, where she’s one of the most nominated artists, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Female Vocalist of the Year, as well as Single of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and Musical Event of the Year for “Don’t Mind If I Do,” featuring Kenny Chesney.
Megan also performed her song “6 Months Later,” which was a little rough to be honest.
Of course, it was written by Moroney with Ben Williams, David “Messy” Mescon, and Rob Hatch, like many of her songs, “6 Months Later” focuses on heartbreak and how she’s coping in the wake of a breakup. It’s also her current single at country radio, and has been steadily climbing the country charts after debuting at #30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart (which encompasses all musical genres), making it the highest debut of her career thus far.
And I’m not sure if there were issues with the in-house audio or what, but vocally, it wasn’t her best performance, and fans on X let her have it… she received similar criticism at the CMA Awards last year, and I’m sure performing on live TV is really scary, so maybe the never contributed, but still… not the kind of reaction you want from people during one of country music’s biggest night on national television.
Here’s a clip of her performance:
MEGAN MORONEY EVERYBODY #CMAawards pic.twitter.com/RJy9FIjaMv
— noelle (@noellewes123) November 20, 2025
I’ve seen her live several times, and she sounded much better in person, so hopefully she can shake it off and come back even better next year.
Here’s a look at some of the comments, many of which came from fans of hers who attributed to the poor performance to nerves or sounds issues:
Megan Moroney sounded very nervous still love her though #cma2025
— Bethany Bright (@bethybgirllllll) November 20, 2025
Sounds like the nerves are hitting Megan Moroney. #cma2025
— MsUnderstood (@ms_understood) November 20, 2025
I feel like Megan Moroney gets nervous at every award show she’s asked to perform at which is sad. #CMAS
— autumn. (@apalachiabarbie) November 20, 2025
I love Megan Moroney, but I hate how hard it seems they’re trying to make her like Taylor Swift #CMAawards
— Aaliyah (@AaliyahThomas13) November 20, 2025
Still here to tell y’all that Megan Moroney is one of the worst vocalists to ever step foot in Nashville. She got a record deal for being pretty and a decent writer. She’s never once sounded good live #CMAawards
— Macey (@5Volforlife) November 20, 2025
I dont get the hype around Megan Marony. This is my opinion but I dont like her voice. Especially when she preformes live. Idk what it is but its not it. #cma2025 #cmaawards
— MistyRedWolf (@MistyRedWolf) November 20, 2025
Omg Megan Moroney sounds awful #cma2025
— Rob (@hitman6498) November 20, 2025
Why is Megan Moroney still being invited to perform at awards shows/special events??? She’s cute but canNOT sing #CMAawards
— Christina (@ChristinaR11xox) November 20, 2025
Death, Taxes, and Megan Moroney sounding terrible on an award show.
— Joe Webster (@JoeWeb10) November 20, 2025
At least Megan Moroney didn’t have to go *after* Chris Stapleton #cma2025
— ALEX (@imsovancey) November 20, 2025
#CMAawards Megan Moroney not a good singer…..that’s all
— itsme (@father_son_hs) November 20, 2025
Maybe Megan Moroney is sick? She sounded rough. #cma2025
— (@rhuddy18) November 20, 2025
Megan Moroney sounds awful live!!!
— Exapachedriver69 (@Exapachedriver1) November 20, 2025
Omg Megan Moroney sounds awful #cma2025
— Rob (@hitman6498) November 20, 2025
There’s always next year… the song is still a bop.
“6 Months Later”
2025 CMA Awards Winners
*Winners in BOLD
Entertainer of the Year
Morgan Wallen
Luke Combs
Lainey Wilson
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Album of the Year
Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney
Producer: Kristian Bush
Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank
Cold Beer & Country Music – Zach Top
Producer: Carson Chamberlain
Mix Engineer: Matt Rovey
F-1 Trillon – Post Malone
Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins
Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore
I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen
Producers: Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi
Mix Engineers: Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi
Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson
Producer: Jay Joyce
Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
Male Vocalist of the Year
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Zach Top
Female Vocalist of the Year
Lainey Wilson
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Vocal Group of the Year
Old Dominion
The Red Clay Strays
Little Big Town
Lady A
Rascal Flatts
Vocal Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Dan + Shay
Brothers Osborne
The War and Treaty
Maddie & Tae
Single of the Year
“4X4XU” – Lainey Wilson
Producer: Jay Joyce
Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
“Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” – Luke Combs
Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton
Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews
“Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
Producer: Kristian Bush
Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank
“I Never Lie” – Zach Top
Producer: Carson Chamberlain
Mix Engineer: Mat Rovey
“You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley ft. Riley Green
Producer: Will Bundy
Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley
Song of the Year
“4X4XU” – Lainey Wilson
Songwriters: Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson
“Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney
Songwriters: Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, Megan Moroney
“I Never Lie” – Zach Top
Songwriters: Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, Zach Top
“Texas” – Blake Shelton
Songwriters: Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, Kyle Sturrock
“You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley ft. Riley Green
Songwriters: Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere
New Artist of the Year
Zach Top
Ella Langley
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Tucker Wetmore
Shaboozey
Musician of the Year
Jenee Fleenor (Fiddle)
Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar)
Brett Mason (Guitar)
Rob McNelley (Guitar)
Derek Wells (Guitar)
Music Video of the Year
“Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
Directors: Alexander Gavillet, Megan Moroney
“I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson & Carrie Underwood
Director: Dustin Haney
“Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
Director: TK McKamy
“Think I’m In Love With You” – Chris Stapleton
Director: Running Bear
“You Look Like You Love Me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green – WINNER
Directors: Ella Langley, John Park, Wales Toney
Musical Event of the Year
“Don’t Mind If I Do” – Riley Green ft. Ella Langley
Producers: Scott Borchetta, Jimmy Harnen, Dann Huff
“Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake w/ Jelly Roll
Producer: Micha Nichols
“I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson w/ Carrie Underwood
Producer: Trent Willmon
“Pour Me A Drink” – Post Malone ft. Blake Shelton
Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome
“You Had to Be There” – Megan Moroney ft. Kenny Chesney
Producer: Kristian Bush
Presenters:
A long list of presenters has been announced, including Lady A; Grammy-winning banjoist Alison Brown; actress currently starring in “9-1-1: Nashville,” Jessica Capshaw; Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, actor, and worldwide entertainment icon Billy Ray Cyrus; Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle; Country artist Jordan Davis; actress, model, and philanthropist Elizabeth Hurley; Country artist Cody Johnson; comedian, actor, and podcaster Bert Kreischer; and five-time Grammy winner and multi-Platinum award-winning singer/songwriter Brandon Lake
Additional presenters include country artist Ella Langley; Grammy-winning banjoist, actor, comedian, and author Steve Martin; comedian and actress Leanne Morgan; three-time Grammy winning hitmaker NE-YO; Golden Globe-nominated actor Chris O’Donnell; Country artist Kimberly Perry; multi-Platinum, two-time Grammy winning singer, songwriter and star of “9-1-1: Nashville,” LeAnn Rimes; actor and producer Alan Ritchson; Emmy Award-winning anchor and host from ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Lara Spencer; star of the hit Paramount+ series “Landman,” Academy Award-winning actor, director, and musician Billy Bob Thornton; critically acclaimed actor and producer starring in Hulu’s “Tell Me Lies” and “The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox,” Grace Van Patten; Country artist Gretchen Wilson; and Country artist Bailey Zimmerman.The post Country Fans Were Less Than Impressed With Megan Moroney’s Rough CMA Awards Performance Of “6 Months Later” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.