Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani turned up the romance at the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards with a heartfelt performance of their duet “Happy Anywhere,” serenading each other from a virtual Bluebird Café using clever green-screen “movie magic.” Though they weren’t physically on the iconic Nashville stage, their chemistry made it feel like they were singing side by side in front of a packed house.
Following the massive success of their chart-topping hit “Nobody But You,” this second collaboration continued to win over fans with its feel-good message: love isn’t about where you are—it’s who you’re with. In the performance, Shelton strummed his guitar as Stefani beamed beside him, the couple playfully exchanging looks and harmonizing like two artists completely at ease in both song and soul.
“Happy Anywhere” quickly became another hit in their growing catalog of duets, embraced by fans who can’t get enough of the country-rock-meets-pop pairing. The single showcased a different side of the couple—more grounded, more relaxed, and full of joy that seemed to radiate beyond the screen.
Shelton entered the night with four ACM nominations, including Video of the Year, Song of the Year, and Single of the Year for “God’s Country,” along with Music Event of the Year for “Dive Bar,” his high-profile collaboration with Garth Brooks.
The 2020 ACM Awards made history that night by broadcasting from three iconic Nashville venues for the first time ever: the Grand Ole Opry House, the historic Ryman Auditorium, and The Bluebird Cafe. The show, hosted by Keith Urban, brought together a powerhouse lineup including Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, and many more.
But amid all the star-studded performances, Blake and Gwen’s sweet, stripped-down duet reminded viewers of something simple: love, when it’s real, shines no matter the setting. And judging by their glowing smiles, they were more than happy—anywhere.
