As the 2025 ACM Awards draw near, fans can’t help but look back at one of the most emotional moments to ever grace the stage – when Blake Shelton joined Toby Keith for a moving performance of “Should’ve Been a Cowboy.” What started as a tribute quickly turned into something far deeper, as Toby’s voice trembled and the camera caught his family in tears. It was a moment that silenced the crowd, stirred hearts across the country, and reminded everyone why country music hits where it hurts – and heals where it matters.
Introduction Among the many iconic moments in ACM Awards history, few shine as brightly as the 2018 duet between Blake…