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The singer and his wife both pre-recorded their sets for Monday night's (May 26) awards show.
The "Tennessee Orange" singer faced backlash for saying that the Carter family "invented" country music.
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Jennifer Lopez, Alex Warren, Janet Jackson and more stars all took the stage.
Many Swifties thought the pop star had been teasing an appearance at the show.
Taylor Swift was shut out at the AMAs for the first time since 2007.
Runners-up with three wins each were Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.
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The Rock Hall inductee was shocked when five of his adult children introduced him at the show.