Post Malone performs onstage at The 58th Annual CMA Awards on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee.
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.”
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.”
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.
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.
Post Malone performs onstage at The 58th Annual CMA Awards on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Those early influences eventually brought him to Nashville, where he worked alongside some of country music’s biggest names.In 2022, Post Malone made it clear during an appearance on “The Howard Stern Show” that he refuses to be confined by genres. “To be honest, there’s nothing stopping me from taking a camera or setting up in my studio in Utah and just recording a country album and putting it on YouTube,” he said. “I’m allowed to do that.”When Stern asked him why he hadn’t taken that step, Malone explained the balancing act of his commitments. “I am happily obligated to do concerts and show love to my fans,” he said adding that he also prioritizes writing music, making beats, and taking care of his family.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.
