Users Blast Post Malone for ‘Terrible’ Performance at CMA Awards – Video
Post Malone’s solo performance at the CMA Awards had the internet buzzing. While some praised the emotional delivery, others didn’t hold back their harsh critiques.
Post Malone took center stage at the 2024 Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday, November 20, delivering a solo rendition of his latest track. The performance aimed to capture the audience’s attention with an acoustic setup with violins and guitars.
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.
“Beautiful lyrics but man…that was hard to listen to!” a much-liked comment kicked off the critique. “So many better performances. His voice was weak tonight,” chimed in a Facebooker. Another disappointed fan wrote, “It was terrible! Worst performance I’ve ever seen from him.”
“I love Post but that was really off today which made me sad,” lamented a netizen. “Great song. Not so great singer,” added a disillusioned viewer.
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.”
A fan comment dated November 21, 2024 | Source: Facebook/Dailymail
Not everyone dismissed the effort entirely. One user shared, that they liked the song but called the performance “terrible.”
Malone’s artistry also fascinated many. One user 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.
For Malone, tapping into country music has been a dream nearly a decade in the making. In 2015, he tweeted, “WHEN I TURN 30 I’M BECOMING A COUNTRY/FOLK SINGER.” Now 29, the rapper-turned-singer is making good on that promise.
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.
Speaking to Apple Music, Malone revealed, “I’ve...
